Hiram vs Kirk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Scottish American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Kirk Rank #2,573

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2573 for Kirk.

Is Hiram or Kirk more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Kirk at #2573 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Kirk mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin).

Are Hiram and Kirk boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Kirk is primarily a boy name.