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Hiram vs Hyrum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hyrum

Boy #2,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother, my brother is high"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Mormon/LDS English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,693
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Hyrum Rank #2,693

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2693 for Hyrum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Hyrum more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Hyrum at #2693 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Hyrum mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Hyrum means "exalted brother, my brother is high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Hyrum boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Hyrum is primarily a boy name.

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