Alden vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Alden Rank #577

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Richard mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Alden and Richard boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.