Shirley vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shirley

Girl #1,454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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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Shirley Rank #1,454

Hiram Rank #1,768

Shirley is more popular, ranked #1454 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Shirley or Hiram more popular?

Shirley is more popular, ranked #1454 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Shirley and Hiram mean?

Shirley means "bright clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shirley and Hiram boy or girl names?

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