Esme vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esme

Girl #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, esteemed"

Origin: French

English French Scottish Persian

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Esme Rank #344

Hiram Rank #1,768

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Esme or Hiram more popular?

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Esme and Hiram mean?

Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esme and Hiram boy or girl names?

Esme is primarily a girl name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.