Wendell vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wendell

Boy #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wanderer"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Wendell Rank #2,062

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2062 for Wendell.

Is Wendell or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Wendell at #2062 in the United States.

What do Wendell and Hiram mean?

Wendell means "wanderer" (Germanic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wendell and Hiram boy or girl names?

Wendell is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.