Hiram vs Ignatius

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 #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

Catholic English Spanish Polish

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Ignatius more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Ignatius mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Hiram and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.