Hiram vs Hugh

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 #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Hugh mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Hugh boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.