Alden vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

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Alden Rank #577

Dorian Rank #539

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Dorian more popular?

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Dorian mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Alden and Dorian boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.