Hiram vs Ben

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 #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Ben mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Ben boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.