Kyle vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
716
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Kyle Rank #440
Hiram Rank #1,768

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyle or Hiram more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Hiram mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kyle and Hiram boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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