Haven vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haven

Boy #1,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"safe harbor, place of refuge"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Haven Rank #1,482

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1482 for Haven.

Is Haven or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Haven at #1482 in the United States.

What do Haven and Alder mean?

Haven means "safe harbor, place of refuge" (Old English origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Haven and Alder boy or girl names?

Haven is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.