Hiram vs Hershel

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 #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hiram or Hershel more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Hershel mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Hiram and Hershel boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.