Alden vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alden Rank #577

Ari Rank #400

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Ari more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Ari mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alden and Ari boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.