Alden vs Riggs

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 #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Alden Rank #577

Riggs Rank #669

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #669 for Riggs.

Is Alden or Riggs more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Alden and Riggs mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Alden and Riggs boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.