Hiram
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning my brother is exalted.
Babies a year
111
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Hiram by the numbers
Hiram was given to 111 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 221 babies in 1920, making it a 1920s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Hiram. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Hyrummy brother is exalted; a form of Hiram88 in the US (2017)
- Hukamcommand or order23 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hishamgenerosity; munificence19 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hilalcrescent moon6 in England and Wales (2025)
- Husamsword; sharp blade3 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hakamwise judge; arbitrator3 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean nobility
Like Hiram, each of these has nobility in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Patrickof noble birth; patrician375 in England and Wales (2025)
- Aryanoble; honorable; aryan2,201 in the US (2017)
- Bryanhigh, noble; a form of Brian1,827 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean praise
Like Hiram, each of these has praise in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Sebastianvenerable, revered10,149 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Muhammadpraiseworthy, worthy of praise5,957 in England and Wales (2025)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Austingreat; venerable; a form of augustus5,161 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Hiram
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