Hiram vs James

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 #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Hiram Rank #1,768

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and James mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and James boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.