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Lee vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Lee Rank #715
Hiram Rank #1,768

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Hiram more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Lee and Hiram mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Hiram boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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