Hiram vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Reed mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Reed boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.