Alden vs Jayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

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Alden Rank #577

Jayson Rank #623

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #623 for Jayson.

Is Alden or Jayson more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Jayson at #623 in the United States.

What do Alden and Jayson mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Alden and Jayson boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.