Hiram vs Rex

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 #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Rex mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Hiram and Rex boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.