Ernesto vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernesto

Boy #897 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"earnest, serious, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Ernesto Rank #897

Hiram Rank #1,768

Ernesto is more popular, ranked #897 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Ernesto or Hiram more popular?

Ernesto is more popular, ranked #897 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Ernesto and Hiram mean?

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

Are Ernesto and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ernesto is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.