Alden vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Alden Rank #577

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Clay mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Alden and Clay boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.