Alden vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Alden Rank #577

Darius Rank #746

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Alden or Darius more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Alden and Darius mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Alden and Darius boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.