Ken vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Ken Rank #3,299

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Hiram mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ken and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.