West vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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West Rank #1,339

Hiram Rank #1,768

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is West or Hiram more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do West and Hiram mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are West and Hiram boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.