Alder vs Payton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's estate"

Origin: Old English

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Alder Rank #1,424

Payton Rank #1,515

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1515 for Payton.

Is Alder or Payton more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Payton at #1515 in the United States.

What do Alder and Payton mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin).

Are Alder and Payton boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Payton is primarily a boy name.