Ben vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Ben Rank #802

Hiram Rank #1,768

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Ben or Hiram more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Ben and Hiram mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ben and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.