Hiram vs Bernadette

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Girl #1,246 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic via French

French German Catholic English

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Bernadette Rank #1,246

Bernadette is more popular, ranked #1246 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Bernadette more popular?

Bernadette is more popular, ranked #1246 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Bernadette mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Bernadette means "brave as a bear" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Hiram and Bernadette boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Bernadette is primarily a girl name.