Alden vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Alden Rank #577

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Deacon mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Alden and Deacon boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.