Alden vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alden Rank #577

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Jake mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alden and Jake boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.