Alden vs Rayden

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 #757 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thunder and lightning"

Origin: Japanese

American English

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Alden Rank #577

Rayden Rank #757

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #757 for Rayden.

Is Alden or Rayden more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Rayden at #757 in the United States.

What do Alden and Rayden mean?

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

Are Alden and Rayden boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Rayden is primarily a boy name.