Hiram
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Biblical / English / Hebrew ◈ 2 syllables
"Brother of the exalted one"

From Biblical / English / Hebrew

Hiram means exalted brother or high-born — from the Hebrew/Phoenician. In the Bible, King Hiram of Tyre PROVIDED the materials to build Solomon's Temple. Hiram IS the most important builder in Freemasonry. Two syllables of built-Solomon's-Temple, the most important builder, and Freemasonry's central figure.

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Hiram at a glance
MeaningBrother of the exalted one
OriginBiblical / English / Hebrew
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#1624
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Why parents love Hiram
  • King Hiram PROVIDED materials for Solomon's Temple.
  • Hiram IS Freemasonry's most important builder.
  • Two syllables with a strong, Hebrew sound: HY-ram.
  • The meaning exalted brother IS nobly connected.
  • The most architecturally sacred name.
The vibe of Hiram
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Origin & history of Hiram
Hebrew/Phoenician Hiram (exalted brother) King Hiram of Tyre
1
Biblical / English / Hebrew roots
Hiram means exalted brother. King Hiram provided materials for Solomon's Temple. Central to Freemasonry.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Hebrew; King Hiram of Tyre; 1 Kings 5.
3
Today
Hiram remains a beloved choice, ranking #1624 in the US. 14,352 babies have been named Hiram since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Hiram?
1920 peak year
Hiram has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1624), with about 102 babies named Hiram each year. In 1920, 221 babies received the name (ranked #397). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 14,352.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
221 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #397)
102 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,020 Total registrations
last 10 years
14,352 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,624) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Hiram
4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.

Hiram's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — Temple-building achievement. People named Hiram tend to be strong, exalted, and gifted at providing for Solomon's Temple.

Provided for Solomon's Temple
King-of-Tyre
Freemasonry-central
Exalted-brother
Architecturally-sacred
H8
I9
R9
A1
M4
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
Personality of Hiram
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Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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