Erick vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Erick Rank #333
Hiram Rank #1,768

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Hiram more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Erick and Hiram mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Erick and Hiram boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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