Hiram vs Herschel

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 #5,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Jewish Yiddish American Germanic

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Herschel Rank #5,020

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5020 for Herschel.

Is Hiram or Herschel more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Herschel at #5020 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Herschel mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Herschel means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Herschel boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Herschel is primarily a boy name.