Alden vs Raylan

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 #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

American English

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Alden Rank #577

Raylan Rank #717

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Alden or Raylan more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Alden and Raylan mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Alden and Raylan boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.