Alvin vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alvin

Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Alvin Rank #792

Hiram Rank #1,768

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Alvin or Hiram more popular?

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Alvin and Hiram mean?

Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alvin and Hiram boy or girl names?

Alvin is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.