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Hiram vs Faye

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

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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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Faye Rank #539

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Faye more popular?

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

What do Hiram and Faye mean?

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

Are Hiram and Faye boy or girl names?

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

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