Hiram vs Jacob

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 #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Jacob mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Jacob boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.