Elmer vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Hiram Rank #1,768

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Elmer or Hiram more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Hiram mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elmer and Hiram boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.