Hyram is a variant of the biblical name Hiram, which derives from the Phoenician Ḥirom meaning "exalted brother." In the Old Testament, Hiram was the king of Tyre who supplied materials and craftsmen for the construction of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem (1 Kings 5). After the Protestant Reformation, biblical names like Hiram gained popularity among English speakers, and the Puritans brought it to America in the 17th century. Hyram, along with the spelling variant Hyrum, emerged as alternative forms, though historically less common. The name has remained rare but continues to be used, particularly in the United States. Etymology Hebrew has its roots in the Phoenician 𐤇𐤓𐤌 (Ḥirom), possibly composed of elements meaning "brother" and "exalted." The Old Testament records this name as that of a friendly ally of King David and Solomon. Notable Bearers Notable figures include the original King Hiram of Tyre, as well as historical individuals bearing variants such as Hiram Ulysses Grant (later changed to Ulysses S. Grant), the 18th President of the United States, though he did not use the name Hyram. Meaning: "Exalted brother" Origin: Phoenician via Hebrew Type: First name Usage regions: English (rare)