Bruce vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Bruce Rank #540

Hiram Rank #1,768

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Bruce or Hiram more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Hiram mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bruce and Hiram boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.