Alder vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Alder Rank #1,424

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Anson mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Alder and Anson boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.