Gretchen vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretchen

Girl #3,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin (via Margaret)

German American English

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Gretchen Rank #3,569

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3569 for Gretchen.

Is Gretchen or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Gretchen at #3569 in the United States.

What do Gretchen and Hiram mean?

Gretchen means "pearl" (Greek via Latin (via Margaret) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gretchen and Hiram boy or girl names?

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