Herschel vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herschel

Boy #5,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Jewish Yiddish American Germanic

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Herschel Rank #5,020

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5020 for Herschel.

Is Herschel or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Herschel at #5020 in the United States.

What do Herschel and Hiram mean?

Herschel means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Herschel and Hiram boy or girl names?

Herschel is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.