Hiram vs Ernie

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 #6,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, earnest"

Origin: Old High German

English German American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Ernie Rank #6,387

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #6387 for Ernie.

Is Hiram or Ernie more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Ernie at #6387 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Ernie mean?

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

Are Hiram and Ernie boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Ernie is primarily a boy name.