Scott vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Scott Rank #566

Alden Rank #577

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Scott or Alden more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Scott and Alden mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Scott and Alden boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.