Eric vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Eric Rank #252

Hiram Rank #1,768

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Eric or Hiram more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Eric and Hiram mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Hiram boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.