Hiram vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Alan mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Hiram and Alan boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.