Mirth vs Williams

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mirth

Girl #69,003 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"merriment, joyful laughter"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,003
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Miri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mirth Rank #69,003
Williams Rank #2,530

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 vs #69003 for Mirth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mirth ___

  • Mirth Joy
  • Mirth Rose
  • Mirth Grace
  • Mirth Belle
  • Mirth Jane

Williams ___

  • Williams James
  • Williams Cole
  • Williams Reid
  • Williams Grant
  • Williams Blake
  • Williams Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mirth

Solace Blythe Verity Merit Sage

If you choose Williams

Harrison Jackson Bennett Charlotte Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mirth or Williams more popular?

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 compared to Mirth at #69003 in the United States.

What do Mirth and Williams mean?

Mirth means "merriment, joyful laughter" (Old English origin). Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Mirth and Williams boy or girl names?

Mirth is primarily a girl name. Williams is primarily a boy name.

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