Hiram vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

French English American

24 High Risk

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Lou Rank #2,123

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Hiram or Lou more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Lou mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Hiram and Lou boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.