Hyrum vs Tiberius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hyrum

Boy #2,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother, my brother is high"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Mormon/LDS English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,693
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tiberius

Boy #2,572 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Tiber River, son of the Tiber"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman American fans of Star Trek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,572
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tiber, Ty, Tib

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hyrum Rank #2,693
Tiberius Rank #2,572

Tiberius is more popular, ranked #2572 vs #2693 for Hyrum.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hyrum ___

  • Hyrum Joseph
  • Hyrum James
  • Hyrum Clark
  • Hyrum David
  • Hyrum Lee
  • Hyrum Allen

Tiberius ___

  • Tiberius James
  • Tiberius Marcus
  • Tiberius Julius
  • Tiberius Augustus
  • Tiberius Alexander
  • Tiberius Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hyrum

Joseph Brigham Nephi Alma Emma

If you choose Tiberius

Octavia Augustus Maximus Cassius Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyrum or Tiberius more popular?

Tiberius is more popular, ranked #2572 compared to Hyrum at #2693 in the United States.

What do Hyrum and Tiberius mean?

Hyrum means "exalted brother, my brother is high" (Hebrew origin). Tiberius means "of the Tiber River, son of the Tiber" (Latin origin).

Are Hyrum and Tiberius boy or girl names?

Hyrum is primarily a boy name. Tiberius is primarily a boy name.

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