Hiram vs Houston

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 #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Houston mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Hiram and Houston boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.