Hiram vs Ward

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 #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Ward Rank #3,309

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Hiram or Ward more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Ward mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Ward boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.