Alden vs Lynden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the lime trees"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Alden Rank #577

Lynden Rank #5,740

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #5740 for Lynden.

Is Alden or Lynden more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Lynden at #5740 in the United States.

What do Alden and Lynden mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Lynden means "dweller by the lime trees" (Old English origin).

Are Alden and Lynden boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Lynden is primarily a boy name.