Hiram vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Hiram Rank #1,768

May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and May mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Hiram and May boy or girl names?

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