Hiram vs Percival

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 #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

English French Medieval European

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Percival mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Hiram and Percival boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.