Alden vs Andy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Alden Rank #577

Andy Rank #489

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Andy more popular?

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Andy mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Alden and Andy boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Andy is primarily a boy name.