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Fay vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fay

Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,384
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fay Rank #3,384
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3384 for Fay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fay or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Fay and Hiram mean?

Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fay and Hiram boy or girl names?

Fay is primarily a girl name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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