Alden vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Alden Rank #577

Chris Rank #651

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Alden or Chris more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Alden and Chris mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Alden and Chris boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.