Hyman

A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning life; a form of Chaim.

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Rarity
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among names in use
US popularity
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outside the top 1000
UK popularity
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outside the ONS list

Hyman by the numbers

Its American peak was 379 babies in 1916, making it a 1910s name.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Hyman. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Hylan5 in the US (2017)
  • Hyzan3 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Hasangood, handsome, well86 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Hananmerciful or compassionate25 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Hermanwarrior, army man55 in the US (2017)
  • Hagansmall fire, little fire49 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean life

Like Hyman, each of these has life in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Zoelife5,140 in the US (2017)
  • Vivianalive, lively3,013 in the US (2017)
  • Abelbreath or vapor; son2,686 in the US (2017)
  • Chaimlife323 in the US (2017)
  • Hughheart mind spirit intellect73 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Vivaanliving, alive, lively219 in the US (2017)

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