Hiram vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Ray mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Ray boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.