Alden vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

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Alden Rank #577

Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Rio mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Alden and Rio boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.