Hiram vs Howie

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 #5,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave heart, heart guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Howie Rank #5,429

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5429 for Howie.

Is Hiram or Howie more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Howie at #5429 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Howie mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Howie boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Howie is primarily a boy name.