Alden vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Alden Rank #577

Hiram Rank #1,768

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Alden or Hiram more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Alden and Hiram mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alden and Hiram boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.