Hiram vs Bernard

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 #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English French German European

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Bernard mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Bernard boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.