Merle vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Merle Rank #4,664

Hiram Rank #1,768

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

Is Merle or Hiram more popular?

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

What do Merle and Hiram mean?

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

Are Merle and Hiram boy or girl names?

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