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Matthews 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

Matthews Rank #4,628
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4628 for Matthews.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthews or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Matthews at #4628 in the United States.

What do Matthews and Hiram mean?

Matthews means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthews and Hiram boy or girl names?

Matthews is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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