Nestor vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nestor

Boy #1,712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"traveler, one who returns home"

Origin: Greek

Greek Spanish Portuguese Romanian

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Nestor Rank #1,712

Hiram Rank #1,768

Nestor is more popular, ranked #1712 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Nestor or Hiram more popular?

Nestor is more popular, ranked #1712 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Nestor and Hiram mean?

Nestor means "traveler, one who returns home" (Greek origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nestor and Hiram boy or girl names?

Nestor is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.