Alden vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Alden Rank #577

Ray Rank #777

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Alden or Ray more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Alden and Ray mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Alden and Ray boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.