Hiram vs Lester

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 #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Lester mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Lester boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.