Hiram vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Eastern European Middle Eastern

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Basil Rank #2,026

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Hiram or Basil more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Basil mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Basil boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.