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Hiram vs Rae

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

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,260
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Rae mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Hiram and Rae boy or girl names?

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

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