Hiram vs Murphy

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 #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Murphy mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Hiram and Murphy boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.