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Tess vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tess

Girl #1,774 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek therizo

Cultural Roots

English Irish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,774
Total SSA Count
113
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

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Popularity Comparison

Tess Rank #1,774
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1774 for Tess.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tess or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Tess at #1774 in the United States.

What do Tess and Hiram mean?

Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Tess and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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