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Troy vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#531
Total SSA Count
560
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

Troy Rank #531
Hiram Rank #1,768

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Hiram more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Troy and Hiram mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Troy and Hiram boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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