Hiram vs Rafe

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 #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Rafe mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Hiram and Rafe boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.