Hiram vs Carl

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 #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Carl mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Hiram and Carl boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.