Haywood vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haywood

Boy #6,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the hedged forest"

Origin: Old English hege + wudu

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Haywood Rank #6,594

Alden Rank #577

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #6594 for Haywood.

Is Haywood or Alden more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Haywood at #6594 in the United States.

What do Haywood and Alden mean?

Haywood means "dweller by the hedged forest" (Old English hege + wudu origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Haywood and Alden boy or girl names?

Haywood is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.