Alden vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Alden Rank #577

Lee Rank #715

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Alden or Lee more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Alden and Lee mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Alden and Lee boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.