Carol vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carol

Girl #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song of joy, joyful song"

Origin: Old French

English American Welsh Irish

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Carol Rank #2,640

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2640 for Carol.

Is Carol or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Carol at #2640 in the United States.

What do Carol and Hiram mean?

Carol means "song of joy, joyful song" (Old French origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carol and Hiram boy or girl names?

Carol is primarily a girl name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.