Hiram vs Merci

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Girl #4,398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mercy, compassion, grace"

Origin: Latin via French

French American Spanish African American

15 High Risk

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Merci Rank #4,398

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4398 for Merci.

Is Hiram or Merci more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Merci at #4398 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Merci mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Merci means "mercy, compassion, grace" (Latin via French origin).

Are Hiram and Merci boy or girl names?

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