James vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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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 #2,583

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2583 for James.

Is James or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do James and Hiram mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Hiram boy or girl names?

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