Richard vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Richard Rank #232

Alden Rank #577

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Richard or Alden more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Richard and Alden mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Alden boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.