Allen vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Allen Rank #574

Alden Rank #577

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Allen or Alden more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Allen and Alden mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Allen and Alden boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.