Alden vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Alden Rank #577

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Pierce mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Alden and Pierce boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.