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Wash vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wash

Boy #29,872 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"washing place"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,872
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Wash Rank #29,872
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #29872 for Wash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wash or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Wash at #29872 in the United States.

What do Wash and Hiram mean?

Wash means "washing place" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wash and Hiram boy or girl names?

Wash is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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