Alder vs Townes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Alder Rank #1,424

Townes Rank #1,554

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1554 for Townes.

Is Alder or Townes more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Alder and Townes mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Alder and Townes boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.