Hiram vs Karl

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 #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Karl Rank #1,684

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Karl more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Karl mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin).

Are Hiram and Karl boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Karl is primarily a boy name.