Ray vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Ray Rank #777

Hiram Rank #1,768

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

Is Ray or Hiram more popular?

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

What do Ray and Hiram mean?

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

Are Ray and Hiram boy or girl names?

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