Hiram vs Harper

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 #1,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"harp player, one who plays the harp"

Origin: Old English hearpere

English American Australian Scottish

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Harper Rank #1,789

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1789 for Harper.

Is Hiram or Harper more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Harper mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin).

Are Hiram and Harper boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Harper is primarily a boy name.