Ernie vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernie

Boy #6,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, earnest"

Origin: Old High German

English German American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Ernie Rank #6,387

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #6387 for Ernie.

Is Ernie or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Ernie at #6387 in the United States.

What do Ernie and Hiram mean?

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

Are Ernie and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ernie is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.