Alden vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Alden Rank #577

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Bruce mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Alden and Bruce boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.