Alden vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alden Rank #577

Sam Rank #652

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Alden or Sam more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Alden and Sam mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alden and Sam boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.