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Kirk vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kirk

Boy #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Cultural Roots

Scottish American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,573
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Popularity Comparison

Kirk Rank #2,573
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2573 for Kirk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirk or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Kirk at #2573 in the United States.

What do Kirk and Hiram mean?

Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kirk and Hiram boy or girl names?

Kirk is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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