Karl vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karl

Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Karl Rank #1,684

Hiram Rank #1,768

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Karl or Hiram more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Karl and Hiram mean?

Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Karl and Hiram boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.