Nellie vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nellie

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish 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

Nellie Rank #520

Hiram Rank #1,768

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Nellie or Hiram more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Nellie and Hiram mean?

Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nellie and Hiram boy or girl names?

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