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Pete vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,090
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Pete Rank #3,090
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3090 for Pete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pete or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Pete at #3090 in the United States.

What do Pete and Hiram mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Pete and Hiram boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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