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Kirby vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kirby

Boy #2,574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement by a church, church village"

Origin: Old Norse kirkr + byr

Cultural Roots

American English fans of Nintendo

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,574
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kirby Rank #2,574
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2574 for Kirby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirby or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Kirby at #2574 in the United States.

What do Kirby and Hiram mean?

Kirby means "settlement by a church, church village" (Old Norse kirkr + byr origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kirby and Hiram boy or girl names?

Kirby is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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