Hiram vs Nellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Nellie Rank #520

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Nellie more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Nellie mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Nellie boy or girl names?

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