Alden vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Alden Rank #577

Cal Rank #671

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Alden or Cal more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Alden and Cal mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Alden and Cal boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.