Milton vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Milton Rank #1,429

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Milton or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Milton and Alder mean?

Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Milton and Alder boy or girl names?

Milton is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.