Hiram vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Emerson mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Hiram and Emerson boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.