Hiram vs Harold

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 #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Harold mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Harold boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.