Hiram vs Emil

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 #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Emil Rank #1,253

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Emil more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Emil mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Hiram and Emil boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Emil is primarily a boy name.