Hiram vs Virgil

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 #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

English American French Italian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Virgil Rank #1,544

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Virgil more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Virgil mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Hiram and Virgil boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.