Alden vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Alden Rank #577

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Drew mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Alden and Drew boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.