Roy vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Roy Rank #542

Hiram Rank #1,768

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

Is Roy or Hiram more popular?

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

What do Roy and Hiram mean?

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

Are Roy and Hiram boy or girl names?

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