Alden vs Raiden

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 #449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thunder and lightning"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American

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Alden Rank #577

Raiden Rank #449

Raiden is more popular, ranked #449 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Raiden more popular?

Raiden is more popular, ranked #449 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Raiden mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Raiden means "thunder and lightning" (Japanese origin).

Are Alden and Raiden boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Raiden is primarily a boy name.