Sam vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Sam Rank #652

Hiram Rank #1,768

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Sam or Hiram more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Sam and Hiram mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Hiram boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.