Gerald vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Hiram Rank #1,768

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Gerald or Hiram more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Hiram mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gerald and Hiram boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.