Mercy vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercy

Girl #850 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, grace"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American African

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Mercy Rank #850

Hiram Rank #1,768

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

Is Mercy or Hiram more popular?

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

What do Mercy and Hiram mean?

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

Are Mercy and Hiram boy or girl names?

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