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Ruth vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruth

Girl #172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"vision of beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#172
Total SSA Count
1,767
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

Ruth Rank #172
Hiram Rank #1,768

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ruth or Hiram more popular?

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Ruth and Hiram mean?

Ruth means "vision of beauty" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ruth and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ruth is primarily a girl name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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