Elwood vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elwood

Boy #2,135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woodland near the elder trees"

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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Elwood Rank #2,135

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2135 for Elwood.

Is Elwood or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Elwood at #2135 in the United States.

What do Elwood and Hiram mean?

Elwood means "woodland near the elder trees" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elwood and Hiram boy or girl names?

Elwood is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.