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Mae vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#530
Total SSA Count
574
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

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Popularity Comparison

Mae Rank #530
Hiram Rank #1,768

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mae or Hiram more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Mae and Hiram mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mae and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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