Hiram vs Alec

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 #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Alec Rank #880

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

Is Hiram or Alec more popular?

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

What do Hiram and Alec mean?

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

Are Hiram and Alec boy or girl names?

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