Hiram vs Van

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 #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Van mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Hiram and Van boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.