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Rafe vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English British Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,311
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

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

Rafe Rank #1,311
Hiram Rank #1,768

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Hiram more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Hiram mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rafe and Hiram boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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