Hiram vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Jay mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Hiram and Jay boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.