Hiram
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Hiram is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Hiram is a Hebrew name meaning "my brother is exalted" or "noble brother."”. It currently ranks #1763 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1920.
What Hiram Means
“Hiram is a Hebrew name meaning "my brother is exalted" or "noble brother."”
The Story of Hiram
A name steeped in ancient brotherhood and nobility, its enduring strength and wisdom are waiting to be claimed by your son.
Hiram is a Hebrew name carrying the resonant meaning 'my brother is exalted' or 'noble brother.' This name boasts a rich history, borne by biblical figures and pivotal historical leaders like President Ulysses S. Grant and explorer Hiram Bingham III, linking it to honor and steadfast leadership.
To speak the name 'Hiram' is to invoke a sense of deep connection and quiet strength. It’s a name that feels like a pact, a promise of loyalty and noble character for your son. You can already envision writing this distinguished name on his birth announcement, a declaration of the honorable man he will become.
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Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Hiram Ulysses Grant
18th President of the United States
Hiram Bingham III
American explorer, discovered Machu Picchu
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#221 in 1920
Total Births
14,352
First Recorded
1880
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