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Nick vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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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

Nick Rank #1,422
Hiram Rank #1,768

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Hiram more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Nick and Hiram mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nick and Hiram boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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