Alder vs Harris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

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Alder Rank #1,424

Harris Rank #1,322

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Harris more popular?

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Harris mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin).

Are Alder and Harris boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Harris is primarily a boy name.