Hakan vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakan

Boy #5,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"emperor, supreme ruler"

Origin: Turkic (Kagan)

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Hakan Rank #5,698

Alden Rank #577

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #5698 for Hakan.

Is Hakan or Alden more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Hakan at #5698 in the United States.

What do Hakan and Alden mean?

Hakan means "emperor, supreme ruler" (Turkic (Kagan) origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Hakan and Alden boy or girl names?

Hakan is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.