Hiram vs Russel

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 #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English American French Australian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Russel Rank #4,499

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4499 for Russel.

Is Hiram or Russel more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Russel at #4499 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Russel mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Hiram and Russel boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Russel is primarily a boy name.