Hiram vs Shaun

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 #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Shaun Rank #1,568

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Shaun more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Shaun mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Hiram and Shaun boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.