Alden vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Alden Rank #577

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Scott mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Alden and Scott boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.