James vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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James Rank #5

Hiram Rank #1,768

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is James or Hiram more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do James and Hiram mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Hiram boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.