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Faye vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
559
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

Faye Rank #539
Hiram Rank #1,768

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or Hiram more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Faye and Hiram mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Faye and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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