Hiram vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Gerald mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Gerald boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.