Hiram vs Walter

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 #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Walter mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Hiram and Walter boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.