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Lee vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Girl #5,221 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,221
Total SSA Count
25
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 #5,221
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5221 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Lee at #5221 in the United States.

What do Lee and Hiram mean?

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

Are Lee and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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