Hiram vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Roderick Rank #1,904

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Hiram or Roderick more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Roderick mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Roderick boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.