Hiram vs Elmer

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 #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Elmer mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Elmer boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.