Alfred vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian German French

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Alfred Rank #839

Hiram Rank #1,768

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Alfred or Hiram more popular?

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Hiram mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alfred and Hiram boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.