Arden vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Arden Rank #946

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #946 for Arden.

Is Arden or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Arden and Alec mean?

Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Arden and Alec boy or girl names?

Arden is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.