Hiram
Meaning of Hiram
Hiram is a traditional male name with Hebrew origins. It is derived from the Hebrew name חִירָם (Chiram), meaning "exalted brother" or "noble kin." In American English, Hiram is pronounced as HY-ruhm (/ˈhaɪrəm/). This name has variations such as Hyram. Over the years, Hiram has maintained moderate popularity in the United States. While its ranking has fluctuated, it consistently appears in the top 2000 names for boys. The name Hiram evokes a sense of strength and dignity, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a classic and timeless name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as HY-ruhm (/ˈhaɪrəm/)
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Notable People Named Hiram
| Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African American to serve in the U.S. Congress, representing Mississippi during the Reconstruction era. |
| Hiram Bingham III was an American academic, explorer, and politician known for publicizing the existence of Machu Picchu and serving as the 69th Governor of Connecticut for a single day in 1925. |
| Hiram Warner Farnsworth was a prominent abolitionist, Kansas pioneer, educator, Indian agent, and community leader. |
| Hiram Percy Maxim was an American radio pioneer, inventor, and co-founder of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), known for his contributions to firearm silencers and mufflers for internal combustion engines. |
| Hiram Bingham I was a leader of the first American Protestant missionaries to bring Christianity to the Hawaiian islands. |
| Hiram Powers was a renowned American neoclassical sculptor known for his internationally acclaimed work, The Greek Slave. |
| Hiram Paulding was a distinguished rear admiral in the United States Navy, serving from the War of 1812 through the Civil War. |
| Hiram Sibley - Hiram W. Sibley was an American industrialist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist known for his pioneering work in the telegraph industry. |
| Hiram George Runnels was a prominent U.S. politician from Mississippi and Texas. |
| Hiram Wilson Sawyer was an American lawyer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer who served as the first mayor of Hartford, Wisconsin, and as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. |
| Hiram Deats, an American businessman from Hunterdon County, New Jersey, was renowned for his agricultural equipment manufacturing, including the Deats plow, and was the first millionaire in the county. |
| Hiram Scofield, a lawyer and Union Army officer during the American Civil War, rose from private to colonel and was later appointed as a brevet brigadier general of volunteers by President Andrew Johnson. |
| Hiram Lloyd, an American builder and politician, held the position of lieutenant governor of Missouri from 1921 to 1925. |
| Hiram F. Smith - Hiram F. "Okanogan" Smith was an early American settler in the Pacific Northwest, known for his various ventures in California, Oregon, and British Columbia before establishing a trading post in Washington. |
| Hiram Cronk was the final surviving U.S. veteran of the War of 1812. |
