Jay vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Jay Rank #397

Alden Rank #577

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Jay or Alden more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Jay and Alden mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Alden boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.