Hiram vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and West mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and West boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.