Hiram vs Gretchen

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 #3,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin (via Margaret)

German American English

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Gretchen Rank #3,569

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3569 for Gretchen.

Is Hiram or Gretchen more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Gretchen at #3569 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Gretchen mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Gretchen means "pearl" (Greek via Latin (via Margaret) origin).

Are Hiram and Gretchen boy or girl names?

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