Alder vs Cam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Alder Rank #1,424

Cam Rank #1,426

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1426 for Cam.

Is Alder or Cam more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Cam at #1426 in the United States.

What do Alder and Cam mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alder and Cam boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Cam is primarily a boy name.