Herbert vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

English German French American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Herbert Rank #2,474

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Herbert or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Hiram mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Herbert and Hiram boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.