Sam vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Sam Rank #652

Alden Rank #577

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Alden more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Alden mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Alden boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.