Hiram vs Edwin

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 #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Edwin mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Edwin boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.