Hiram vs Ethel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Girl #4,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble"

Origin: Old English 'æthel'

English American British

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Ethel Rank #4,921

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4921 for Ethel.

Is Hiram or Ethel more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Ethel at #4921 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Ethel mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Ethel means "noble" (Old English 'æthel' origin).

Are Hiram and Ethel boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Ethel is primarily a girl name.