Alden vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Alden Rank #577

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Royce mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Alden and Royce boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.