Eileen vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eileen

Girl #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Irish (Eibhlín)

Irish Scottish English 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

Eileen Rank #592

Hiram Rank #1,768

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Eileen or Hiram more popular?

Eileen is more popular, ranked #592 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Hiram mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eileen and Hiram boy or girl names?

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