Hiram vs Dale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Dale Rank #1,309

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Dale more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Dale mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Hiram and Dale boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Dale is primarily a boy name.