Hiram vs Muriel

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 #3,168 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright sea, shining sea"

Origin: Old Irish muirgeal

British Irish Scottish French

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Muriel Rank #3,168

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3168 for Muriel.

Is Hiram or Muriel more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Muriel at #3168 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Muriel mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Muriel means "bright sea, shining sea" (Old Irish muirgeal origin).

Are Hiram and Muriel boy or girl names?

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