Hiram vs Hughes

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 #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Welsh American Irish

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Hughes Rank #4,901

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4901 for Hughes.

Is Hiram or Hughes more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Hughes at #4901 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Hughes mean?

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

Are Hiram and Hughes boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Hughes is primarily a boy name.