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Josephine vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Josephine Rank #56
Hiram Rank #1,768

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josephine or Hiram more popular?

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Josephine and Hiram mean?

Josephine means "may God add children" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Josephine and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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