Franklin vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

American English Canadian

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Franklin Rank #389

Hiram Rank #1,768

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Franklin or Hiram more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Hiram mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Franklin and Hiram boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.