Shade vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shade

Boy #5,590 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shadow, area of darkness"

Origin: Old English (sceadu)

English American Modern

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Shade Rank #5,590

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5590 for Shade.

Is Shade or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Shade at #5590 in the United States.

What do Shade and Hiram mean?

Shade means "shadow, area of darkness" (Old English (sceadu) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shade and Hiram boy or girl names?

Shade is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.