Seth vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Seth Rank #559

Alden Rank #577

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Seth or Alden more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Seth and Alden mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Seth and Alden boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.