Sylvia vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvia

Girl #361 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wood, forest"

Origin: Latin

English Italian Spanish Scandinavian

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Sylvia Rank #361

Hiram Rank #1,768

Sylvia is more popular, ranked #361 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Sylvia or Hiram more popular?

Sylvia is more popular, ranked #361 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Sylvia and Hiram mean?

Sylvia means "wood, forest" (Latin origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sylvia and Hiram boy or girl names?

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