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Randal vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Randal Rank #5,606
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5606 for Randal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Randal or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Randal at #5606 in the United States.

What do Randal and Hiram mean?

Randal means "wolf shield" (Old Norse Randulfr origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Randal and Hiram boy or girl names?

Randal is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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