Alden vs Taylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

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Alden Rank #577

Taylor Rank #667

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #667 for Taylor.

Is Alden or Taylor more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Taylor at #667 in the United States.

What do Alden and Taylor mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Alden and Taylor boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.