Hiram vs Sylvester

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 #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

English German Italian Polish Catholic

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Hiram or Sylvester more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Sylvester mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Hiram and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.