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Hays vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Hays Rank #4,204
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4204 for Hays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hays or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Hays at #4204 in the United States.

What do Hays and Hiram mean?

Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hays and Hiram boy or girl names?

Hays is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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