| Meaning | exalted brother |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Hy-rum |
About Hyrum
Consider the remarkable individuality this name brings to a child's identity. While many parents gravitate toward conventional choices, Hyrum offers something genuinely distinctive—a name that ensures your son won't be one of several in his classroom sharing the same identifier.
This choice demonstrates thoughtfulness and a willingness to step beyond mainstream trends. The name possesses a strong, decisive sound that commands attention without seeming aggressive. Its uniqueness becomes an asset in our increasingly connected world, where a distinctive name aids in creating a memorable personal brand.
The phonetic structure balances softness with strength, opening with an aspirated sound before settling into a solid conclusion. Parents selecting this name signal their appreciation for the unconventional while maintaining accessibility. It's neither difficult to spell nor pronounce, yet it remains refreshingly uncommon.
Your son will likely appreciate having a name that sparks curiosity and conversation, serving as a natural icebreaker throughout his life.
Nicknames for Hyrum
| Hy |
| Rum |
| Hymie |
| Rummy |
Famous People Named Hyrum
| Hyrum Smith | Early leader in the Latter-day Saint movement |
| Hyrum Blackwell | American politician |
| Hyrum Burton | Australian soccer player |
| Hyrum D. Smith | American author and motivational speaker |
| Hyrum W. Smith | Co-founder of FranklinCovey |
| Hyrum Shaw | British archaeologist |
| Hyrum Glenn | American actor |
| Hyrum J. Willard | American inventor and businessman |
| Hyrum I. Kimball | American chemist |
| Hyrum Osmond | Member of the Osmond musical family |
| Hyrum W. Madsen | Latter-day Saint scholar and author |
| Hyrum Andrus | Religious educator and author |
| Hyrum C. B. Smith | British philosopher |
| Hyrum Parks | American baseball player |
| Hyrum G. Smith | Australian religious leader |
| Hyrum Bronson | American politician |
| Hyrum J. Fosdick | American pastor and author |
| Hyrum Byers | American physician |
Characters Named Hyrum
| Hyrum Graff | "Ender's Game" series by Orson Scott Card |
| Hyrum Black | "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling |
| Hyrum Hubbard | "The Fiery Cross" by Diana Gabaldon |
| Hyrum Jackson | "Gone" series by Michael Grant |
| Hyrum Kinch | "Assassin's Creed" video game series |
| Hyrum Phinn | "Green Rider" series by Kristen Britain |
| Hyrum Bancroft | "The Summoner" series by Taran Matharu |
| Hyrum Thesinger | "The Coldest Girl in Coldtown" by Holly Black |
| Hyrum Jones | "American Horror Story - Asylum" - TV series |
| Hyrum Pierce | "Dead Space" video game series |
| Hyrum Caldwell | "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" - TV series |
| Hyrum McKeever | "Days of Our Lives" - TV series |
| Hyrum Baker | "Love Comes Softly" by Janette Oke |
| Hyrum Stark | "The Twelve" by Justin Cronin |
| Hyrum Kutter | "Exo" series by Steven Gould |
| Hyrum Zarsky | "Max Ride" series by James Patterson |
| Hyrum W. Williams | "Shades of Magic" series by V.E. Schwab |
| Hyrum Farley | "The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" series by Stephen R. Donaldson |
| Hyrum Krunk | "Monkey Island" video game series |
| Hyrum Slade | "The Outlaws of Sherwood" by Robin McKinley |