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Seth vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
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

Seth Rank #559
Hiram Rank #1,768

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Hiram more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Seth and Hiram mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Seth and Hiram boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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