Hiram vs Shep

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 #4,122 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shepherd, sheep herder"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Shep Rank #4,122

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4122 for Shep.

Is Hiram or Shep more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Shep at #4122 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Shep mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Shep means "shepherd, sheep herder" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Shep boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Shep is primarily a boy name.