Hiram vs Meryl

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 #5,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright sea, shining pool"

Origin: Celtic/Welsh

Welsh English American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Meryl Rank #5,487

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5487 for Meryl.

Is Hiram or Meryl more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Meryl at #5487 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Meryl mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Meryl means "bright sea, shining pool" (Celtic/Welsh origin).

Are Hiram and Meryl boy or girl names?

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