Back to Baby Names

Fern vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Girl #1,259 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fern plant, feathery frond"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,259
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

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

Fern Rank #1,259
Hiram Rank #1,768

Fern is more popular, ranked #1259 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fern or Hiram more popular?

Fern is more popular, ranked #1259 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Fern and Hiram mean?

Fern means "fern plant, feathery frond" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fern and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons