Hiram vs Earnest

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 #5,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, sincere, determined"

Origin: Old English word name

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Earnest Rank #5,461

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5461 for Earnest.

Is Hiram or Earnest more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Earnest at #5461 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Earnest mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Earnest means "serious, sincere, determined" (Old English word name origin).

Are Hiram and Earnest boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Earnest is primarily a boy name.