Hiram vs Yates

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 #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

English American Irish

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Yates Rank #5,699

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Hiram or Yates more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Yates mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Hiram and Yates boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.