Hayes vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Hayes Rank #160

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hayes or Hiram more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Hiram mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Hiram boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.