Carl vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Carl Rank #1,035

Hiram Rank #1,768

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Carl or Hiram more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Carl and Hiram mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carl and Hiram boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.