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Lois vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lois

Girl #1,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"superior, more desirable"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,692
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Popularity Comparison

Lois Rank #1,692
Hiram Rank #1,768

Lois is more popular, ranked #1692 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lois or Hiram more popular?

Lois is more popular, ranked #1692 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Lois and Hiram mean?

Lois means "superior, more desirable" (Greek origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lois and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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