Alden vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Alden Rank #577

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Edgar mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Alden and Edgar boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.