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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Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Ray Rank #4,924

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4924 for Ray.

Is Hiram or Ray more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Ray at #4924 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Ray mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Ray means "beam of light" (Old French origin).

Are Hiram and Ray boy or girl names?

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