Hiram vs Nestor

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 #1,712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"traveler, one who returns home"

Origin: Greek

Greek Spanish Portuguese Romanian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Nestor Rank #1,712

Nestor is more popular, ranked #1712 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Nestor more popular?

Nestor is more popular, ranked #1712 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Nestor mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Nestor means "traveler, one who returns home" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Nestor boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Nestor is primarily a boy name.