Hiram vs Sheldon

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 #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American Jewish American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Hiram or Sheldon more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Sheldon mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.