Hiram vs Rafael

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 #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Rafael mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Rafael boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.