Hiram vs Herman

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 #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian English

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Herman Rank #2,654

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2654 for Herman.

Is Hiram or Herman more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Herman at #2654 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Herman mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Herman boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Herman is primarily a boy name.