Arthur vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Hiram Rank #1,768

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Arthur or Hiram more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Hiram mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and Hiram boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.