Hiram vs Shannon

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 #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Shannon Rank #2,609

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Hiram or Shannon more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Shannon mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hiram and Shannon boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.