Alden vs Hakan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"emperor, supreme ruler"

Origin: Turkic (Kagan)

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Alden Rank #577

Hakan Rank #5,698

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #5698 for Hakan.

Is Alden or Hakan more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Hakan at #5698 in the United States.

What do Alden and Hakan mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Hakan means "emperor, supreme ruler" (Turkic (Kagan) origin).

Are Alden and Hakan boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Hakan is primarily a boy name.