Alden vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"southern settlement, south farm"

Origin: Old English (suð + tun)

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Alden Rank #577

Sutton Rank #442

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Sutton more popular?

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Sutton mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Alden and Sutton boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.