Kathleen vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathleen

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Irish American British Australian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Kathleen Rank #1,110

Hiram Rank #1,768

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Kathleen or Hiram more popular?

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Kathleen and Hiram mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kathleen and Hiram boy or girl names?

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