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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Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Hiram Rank #1,768

James Rank #2,583

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2583 for James.

Is Hiram or James more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do Hiram and James mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and James boy or girl names?

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