Hiram vs Canon

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 #1,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule, measuring rod"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Canon Rank #1,929

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1929 for Canon.

Is Hiram or Canon more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Canon at #1929 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Canon mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Canon means "rule, measuring rod" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Canon boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Canon is primarily a boy name.