Alden vs Haywood

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #6,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the hedged forest"

Origin: Old English hege + wudu

English American African American

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Alden Rank #577

Haywood Rank #6,594

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #6594 for Haywood.

Is Alden or Haywood more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Haywood at #6594 in the United States.

What do Alden and Haywood mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Haywood means "dweller by the hedged forest" (Old English hege + wudu origin).

Are Alden and Haywood boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Haywood is primarily a boy name.