Hiram vs Harlan

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 #668 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rocky land, stony ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Harlan Rank #668

Harlan is more popular, ranked #668 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Harlan more popular?

Harlan is more popular, ranked #668 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Harlan mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Harlan means "rocky land, stony ground" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Harlan boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Harlan is primarily a boy name.