Hiram vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Merle Rank #4,664

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Hiram or Merle more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Merle mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Hiram and Merle boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.