Hiram vs Ernesto

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 #897 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"earnest, serious, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Ernesto Rank #897

Ernesto is more popular, ranked #897 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Ernesto more popular?

Ernesto is more popular, ranked #897 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Ernesto mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Ernesto means "earnest, serious, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Hiram and Ernesto boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Ernesto is primarily a boy name.