Alden vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Alden Rank #577

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Seth mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Alden and Seth boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.