Hiram vs Rue

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 #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

English French American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Rue Rank #5,520

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Hiram or Rue more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Rue mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Hiram and Rue boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Rue is primarily a boy name.