Hiram vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Major mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Hiram and Major boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.