Fred vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Fred Rank #1,686

Hiram Rank #1,768

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Fred or Hiram more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Fred and Hiram mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fred and Hiram boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.