Alder vs Mayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stone worker"

Origin: Old French via English

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Alder Rank #1,424

Mayson Rank #1,331

Mayson is more popular, ranked #1331 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Mayson more popular?

Mayson is more popular, ranked #1331 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Mayson mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Mayson means "stone worker" (Old French via English origin).

Are Alder and Mayson boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Mayson is primarily a boy name.