Hiram vs Kirby

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 #2,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"church settlement, village with a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja + byr

English American Scandinavian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Kirby Rank #2,537

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2537 for Kirby.

Is Hiram or Kirby more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Kirby at #2537 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Kirby mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Kirby means "church settlement, village with a church" (Old Norse kirkja + byr origin).

Are Hiram and Kirby boy or girl names?

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