Alden vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Alden Rank #577

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Samson mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alden and Samson boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.