Hiram vs Rufus

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 #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

English American Ancient Roman European

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Rufus Rank #4,188

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Hiram or Rufus more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Rufus mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Hiram and Rufus boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.