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Luke vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
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

Luke Rank #34
Hiram Rank #1,768

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Hiram more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Luke and Hiram mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Hiram boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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