Hiram vs Alex

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 #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Alex mean?

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

Are Hiram and Alex boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.