Hiram vs Alvin

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 #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Alvin Rank #792

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

Is Hiram or Alvin more popular?

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

What do Hiram and Alvin mean?

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

Are Hiram and Alvin boy or girl names?

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