Alden vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Alden Rank #577

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Augustus mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Alden and Augustus boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.