Alden vs Cassian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Alden Rank #577

Cassian Rank #617

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #617 for Cassian.

Is Alden or Cassian more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Alden and Cassian mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Alden and Cassian boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.