Alden vs Quinn

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 #498 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"chief, leader"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Alden Rank #577

Quinn Rank #498

Quinn is more popular, ranked #498 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Quinn more popular?

Quinn is more popular, ranked #498 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Quinn mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Quinn means "chief, leader" (Irish origin).

Are Alden and Quinn boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Quinn is primarily a boy name.