Hiram vs Mercy

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 #850 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, grace"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American African

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Mercy Rank #850

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Mercy more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Mercy mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Hiram and Mercy boy or girl names?

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