Hiram
Hiram: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaɪɹəm/
Meaning and origin of Hiram
- A male given name from Hebrew, taken into use by Puritans in the seventeenth century.
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew חִירָם (Ḥirám, “high-born”), possibly from Phoenician, or a shortened form of אֲחִירָם ('aḥirám, “brother of the exalted”).
How popular is Hiram?
Since 1880, 14,456 boys in the U.S. have been named Hiram. Its highest rank for boys was #124 in 1881. In 2025, 103 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Hiram FAQ
What does the name Hiram mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, taken into use by Puritans in the seventeenth century. From Biblical Hebrew חִירָם (Ḥirám, “high-born”), possibly from Phoenician, or a shortened form of אֲחִירָם ('aḥirám, “brother of the exalted”).
What is the origin of the name Hiram?
Hiram is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Hiram?
Since 1880, 14,456 boys in the U.S. have been named Hiram. Its highest rank for boys was #124 in 1881. In 2025, 103 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Hiram a boy or girl name?
Hiram is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 14,456 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.