Ernest vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

English German French

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Hiram Rank #1,768

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Ernest or Hiram more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Hiram mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ernest and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.