Alder vs Darien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Alder Rank #1,424

Darien Rank #1,254

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Darien more popular?

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Darien mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Alder and Darien boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Darien is primarily a boy name.