Frederick vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Frederick Rank #424

Alden Rank #577

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Frederick or Alden more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Alden mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Frederick and Alden boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.