What does the name Alden mean?

The name Alden means "Old friend".

What is the origin of the name Alden?

Alden is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 492 babies were named Alden in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Alden is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 492 →

All-Time Total: 17,409

Peak Year: 2024

Alden is of Old English origin, meaning "old friend" or "old wise protector." It is derived from the words "ald" (old) and "wine" (friend).

Boy names closely related to Alden

Desmond Malcolm Ronan Forest Arthur Westley Cassius Wesley

Girl names closely related to Alden

Lyra Isla Juniper Olive Phoebe Florence June Matilda

Names with similar meaning to Alden

Alvin Alvina Elvin

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