Hiram vs Hayes

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 #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Hayes Rank #160

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

Is Hiram or Hayes more popular?

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

What do Hiram and Hayes mean?

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

Are Hiram and Hayes boy or girl names?

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