Earnest vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earnest

Boy #5,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, sincere, determined"

Origin: Old English word name

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Earnest Rank #5,461

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5461 for Earnest.

Is Earnest or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Earnest at #5461 in the United States.

What do Earnest and Hiram mean?

Earnest means "serious, sincere, determined" (Old English word name origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Earnest and Hiram boy or girl names?

Earnest is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.