Hiram vs Dempsey

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 #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Hiram or Dempsey more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Dempsey mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hiram and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.