Alden vs Case

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 #723 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"maker of cases or boxes"

Origin: Old French casse/Latin capsa

American English

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Alden Rank #577

Case Rank #723

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #723 for Case.

Is Alden or Case more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Case at #723 in the United States.

What do Alden and Case mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Case means "maker of cases or boxes" (Old French casse/Latin capsa origin).

Are Alden and Case boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Case is primarily a boy name.