Hiram vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Harry mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Harry boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.