Hiram vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Greek English Spanish Italian

15 High Risk

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Irene Rank #638

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Irene more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Irene mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Hiram and Irene boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Irene is primarily a girl name.