Emil vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Emil Rank #1,253

Hiram Rank #1,768

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Emil or Hiram more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Emil and Hiram mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emil and Hiram boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.