Hiram vs Melanie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Girl #122 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark-complexioned, of dark appearance"

Origin: Greek

English French American German

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Melanie Rank #122

Melanie is more popular, ranked #122 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Melanie more popular?

Melanie is more popular, ranked #122 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Melanie mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Melanie means "dark-complexioned, of dark appearance" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Melanie boy or girl names?

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