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Louis vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Louis Rank #236
Hiram Rank #1,768

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louis or Hiram more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Louis and Hiram mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Louis and Hiram boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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