Dale vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Dale Rank #1,309

Hiram Rank #1,768

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Dale or Hiram more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Dale and Hiram mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dale and Hiram boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.