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Ross vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,362
Total SSA Count
139
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

Ross Rank #1,362
Hiram Rank #1,768

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ross or Hiram more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Ross and Hiram mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ross and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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