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Hiram vs Madeline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Madeline Rank #87

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Madeline more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Madeline mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin).

Are Hiram and Madeline boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Madeline is primarily a girl name.

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