Howard vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Howard Rank #1,056

Hiram Rank #1,768

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Howard or Hiram more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Howard and Hiram mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Howard and Hiram boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.