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Max vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#175
Total SSA Count
2,120
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

Max Rank #175
Hiram Rank #1,768

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Max or Hiram more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Max and Hiram mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Max and Hiram boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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