Hiram vs Ishmael

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 #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Arabic Christian Islamic Jewish

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Ishmael Rank #1,498

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Ishmael more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Ishmael mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Ishmael boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Ishmael is primarily a boy name.