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Sydney vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Sydney Rank #288
Hiram Rank #1,768

Sydney is more popular, ranked #288 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sydney or Hiram more popular?

Sydney is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Sydney and Hiram mean?

Sydney means "wide island; broad river-island" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sydney and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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