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Hiram vs Alys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Alys

Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,224
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Alys Rank #5,224

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5224 for Alys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Alys more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Alys mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Hiram and Alys boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Alys is primarily a girl name.

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