Hiram vs Paul

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 #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Paul mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Hiram and Paul boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.