Alden vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Alden Rank #577

Davis Rank #646

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Alden or Davis more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Alden and Davis mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Alden and Davis boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.