Hiram vs Shirley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Girl #1,454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Shirley Rank #1,454

Shirley is more popular, ranked #1454 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Shirley more popular?

Shirley is more popular, ranked #1454 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Shirley mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Shirley means "bright clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Shirley boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Shirley is primarily a girl name.