Alder vs Perseus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

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Alder Rank #1,424

Perseus Rank #1,293

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Perseus more popular?

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Perseus mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Alder and Perseus boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.