Hiram vs Chester

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 #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

English American British

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Chester Rank #1,657

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Chester more popular?

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Chester mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin).

Are Hiram and Chester boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Chester is primarily a boy name.