Roderick vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Roderick Rank #1,904

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Hiram mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roderick and Hiram boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.