Melissa vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Greek American Italian

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Melissa Rank #377

Hiram Rank #1,768

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Melissa or Hiram more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Hiram mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Melissa and Hiram boy or girl names?

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