Hiram vs Matthew

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 #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Matthew mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Hiram and Matthew boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.