Hiram vs Radley

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
Nicknames
Hi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Radley

Boy #1,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Radley (red clearing)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,584
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Radley Rank #1,584

Radley is more popular, ranked #1584 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hiram ___

  • Hiram Lee
  • Hiram James
  • Hiram Grant
  • Hiram Earl
  • Hiram Dale

Radley ___

  • Radley James
  • Radley Cole
  • Radley Lee
  • Radley Grant
  • Radley Blake
  • Radley Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hiram

Ezra Elijah Caleb Ruth Abigail

If you choose Radley

Atticus Finley Blythe Harper Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Radley more popular?

Radley is more popular, ranked #1584 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Radley mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Radley means "from Radley (red clearing)" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Radley boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Radley is primarily a boy name.

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