Hiram vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Eric mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hiram and Eric boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.