Hiram vs Kathleen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Irish American British Australian

15 High Risk

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Kathleen Rank #1,110

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Kathleen more popular?

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Kathleen mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin).

Are Hiram and Kathleen boy or girl names?

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