Hiram vs Alton

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 #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Alton Rank #1,572

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Alton more popular?

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Alton mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Alton boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Alton is primarily a boy name.