Roy vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Roy Rank #542

Alden Rank #577

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Roy or Alden more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Roy and Alden mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Alden boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.