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Matthew vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Matthew Rank #33
Hiram Rank #1,768

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Hiram more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Hiram mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Hiram boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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