Hiram vs Lex

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 #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch European

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Lex Rank #2,214

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Hiram or Lex more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Lex mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Lex boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.