Hiram vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Sam mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Sam boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.