Dirk vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dirk

Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German American

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Dirk Rank #7,133

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #7133 for Dirk.

Is Dirk or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Dirk at #7133 in the United States.

What do Dirk and Hiram mean?

Dirk means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dirk and Hiram boy or girl names?

Dirk is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.