Ray vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

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 #4,924

Hiram Rank #1,768

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

Is Ray or Hiram more popular?

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

What do Ray and Hiram mean?

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

Are Ray and Hiram boy or girl names?

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