Hiram vs Buddy

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 #3,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: American English

American English

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Buddy Rank #3,784

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3784 for Buddy.

Is Hiram or Buddy more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Buddy at #3784 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Buddy mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Buddy means "friend, companion" (American English origin).

Are Hiram and Buddy boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Buddy is primarily a boy name.