Hiram vs Ira

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 #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Ira mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Ira boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.