Hiram vs Linus

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 #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Linus mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Linus boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.