Hiram vs Edson

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 #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

English Brazilian Portuguese American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Edson Rank #1,835

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Hiram or Edson more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Edson mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Hiram and Edson boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.