Hugh vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Hugh Rank #765

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hugh or Hiram more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Hiram mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hugh and Hiram boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.