Alton vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Alton Rank #1,572

Fred Rank #1,686

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Alton or Fred more popular?

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Alton and Fred mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Alton and Fred boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.