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Hyrum

♂ Boy

Pronounced HYE-ruhm /ˈhaɪ.ɹəm/Medium

Meaning: Exalted brotherMedium

In 30 seconds: Hyrum is an English boy's name meaning 'exalted brother'. It is a respelling that keeps the dignified weight of its older form.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningExalted brother
U.S. rank (2025)#3470 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births33 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,406

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200718802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hyrum carries the meaning 'exalted brother' and comes through English by way of the older Hiram. The variations Hiram, Hyram, and Chiram show the name's path across spellings, with the simpler Hiram being the most familiar shape. The 'y' spelling has its own steady following despite the more common alternatives.

The name reads as solid and old-fashioned, helped by that strong opening 'Hy' sound. Forms like Hirom and Chiram point back toward the older roots that the modern spellings all draw on.

Did you know? Hyrum is a spelling variant of Hiram, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'exalted brother' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Hyrum — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

HiramHyramChiramHirom

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Hyrum Smith (1800-1844)
    older brother of Latter Day Saint movement founder Joseph Smith, killed at Carthage Jail
  • ★Hyrum W. Smith (1943-2019)
    American entrepreneur who co-founded Franklin Covey and created the Franklin Planner
  • ★Hyrum M. Smith (1872-1918)
    American apostle of the LDS Church

If you like Hyrum…

Hiram— The more common form that Hyrum respells, with the same meaning.
Kallum— shares the -um ending
Caelum— a fellow English choice
Taytum— another English name
Harley— a fellow English choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hyrum mean?

Hyrum is usually explained as meaning 'exalted brother' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Hyrum?

It's commonly said HYE-ruhm /ˈhaɪ.ɹəm/.

Is Hyrum a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Hyrum is used as a boy name.

How popular is Hyrum?

In 2024, Hyrum ranked #2677 in the U.S. for boys, with 49 births recorded.

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