Alden vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Alden Rank #577

Shane Rank #602

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Alden or Shane more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Alden and Shane mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Alden and Shane boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.