Hiram vs Melissa

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 #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Greek American Italian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Melissa Rank #377

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Melissa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Melissa mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Melissa boy or girl names?

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