Hiram vs Ken

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 #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Ken Rank #3,299

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Hiram or Ken more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Ken mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hiram and Ken boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.