Hiram vs Dirk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German American

15 High Risk

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Dirk Rank #7,133

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #7133 for Dirk.

Is Hiram or Dirk more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Dirk at #7133 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Dirk mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Dirk means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Dirk boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Dirk is primarily a boy name.