Paul vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Paul Rank #264

Hiram Rank #1,768

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Paul or Hiram more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Paul and Hiram mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paul and Hiram boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.