Clay vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Clay Rank #544

Hiram Rank #1,768

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Clay or Hiram more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Clay and Hiram mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clay and Hiram boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.