Jay vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Jay Rank #397

Hiram Rank #1,768

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Jay or Hiram more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Jay and Hiram mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jay and Hiram boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.