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Rae vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,260
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rae Rank #1,260
Hiram Rank #1,768

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rae or Hiram more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Rae and Hiram mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rae and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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