Allen vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Allen Rank #574

Hiram Rank #1,768

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Allen or Hiram more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Allen and Hiram mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allen and Hiram boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.