Hiram vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Clay Rank #544

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

Is Hiram or Clay more popular?

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

What do Hiram and Clay mean?

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

Are Hiram and Clay boy or girl names?

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