Hiram vs Lyle

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 #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Lyle mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Hiram and Lyle boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.