Hiram vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hiram ___

  • Hiram Lee
  • Hiram James
  • Hiram Grant
  • Hiram Earl
  • Hiram Dale

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hiram

Ezra Elijah Caleb Ruth Abigail

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Noah mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Noah boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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