Harold vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Harold Rank #991

Hiram Rank #1,768

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Harold or Hiram more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Harold and Hiram mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harold and Hiram boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.