Jake vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Jake Rank #423

Alden Rank #577

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Jake or Alden more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Jake and Alden mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Jake and Alden boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.