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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.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

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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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

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

WiseLeaderStrongDetermined

Peak Year

#221 in 1920

Total Births

14,352

First Recorded

1880

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