Hiram vs Bruce

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 #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Bruce mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Hiram and Bruce boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.