Hiram vs Franklin

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 #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

American English Canadian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Franklin Rank #389

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Franklin more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Franklin mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Hiram and Franklin boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.