Alden vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Alden Rank #577

Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Dalton mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Alden and Dalton boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.