Bray vs Hyrum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Hyrum

Boy #2,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother, my brother is high"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Mormon/LDS English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,693
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Hyrum Rank #2,693

Hyrum is more popular, ranked #2693 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

Hyrum ___

  • Hyrum Joseph
  • Hyrum James
  • Hyrum Clark
  • Hyrum David
  • Hyrum Lee
  • Hyrum Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Hyrum

Joseph Brigham Nephi Alma Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Hyrum more popular?

Hyrum is more popular, ranked #2693 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Hyrum mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Hyrum means "exalted brother, my brother is high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bray and Hyrum boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Hyrum is primarily a boy name.

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