Alec vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Alec Rank #880

Hiram Rank #1,768

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Alec or Hiram more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Alec and Hiram mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Hiram boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.