Robert vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Hiram Rank #1,768

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Robert or Hiram more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Robert and Hiram mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Robert and Hiram boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.