Van vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Van Rank #909

Hiram Rank #1,768

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Van or Hiram more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Van and Hiram mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Van and Hiram boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.