Hiram vs Colin

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 #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Colin mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hiram and Colin boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.