Hiram vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Roy mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hiram and Roy boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.