Jared vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Jared Rank #394

Alden Rank #577

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Jared or Alden more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Jared and Alden mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Jared and Alden boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.