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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Girl #1,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"herb of grace, regret"

Origin: Old English

English French American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Rue Rank #1,242

Rue is more popular, ranked #1242 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Rue more popular?

Rue is more popular, ranked #1242 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Rue mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Rue means "herb of grace, regret" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Rue boy or girl names?

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