Alder vs Milton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

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Alder Rank #1,424

Milton Rank #1,429

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Alder or Milton more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Alder and Milton mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Alder and Milton boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.