Hiram vs Porter

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 #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Porter mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Hiram and Porter boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.