Alden vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Alden Rank #577

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Troy mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Alden and Troy boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.