Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Hiram
Hiram means “High-born”. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Hiram is a boy baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning "High-born". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Hiram often also consider Hyrum.
Hiram meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: High-born
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Hiram to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Hiram as H·I·R·A·M, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Hiram is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Hiram variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Hirama, Hirame, Hiramy, Hira.
- Nicknames: Hir and H.
- Middle names: Pair Hiram with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Hiram middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Hyrum, Herma, Hermon, Herman, Harmon — full picks on the sibling names for Hiram guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Hiram? Browse our names like Hiram guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Hiram
What does the name Hiram mean?
Hiram means "High-born" and is of Hebrew origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Hiram is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Hiram?
Hiram originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Hiram?
Hiram has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Hiram a boy's or girl's name?
Hiram is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Hiram in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Hiram sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Hiram?
Names that share Hiram's sound and style include Hyrum, Herma, Hermon, Herman, Harmon.
What middle names pair well with Hiram?
Good middle-name fits for Hiram pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Hiram is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Hiram is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Hiram?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Hiram share its rhythm without rhyming — Hyrum, Herma, Hermon all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.