Hiram vs Josiah

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 #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Josiah Rank #53

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Josiah more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Josiah mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Josiah boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.