Alden vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Alden Rank #577

Mac Rank #696

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Alden or Mac more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Alden and Mac mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alden and Mac boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.