Walden vs Walton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walden

Boy #3,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller in the forest"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"town in the forest (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Old English

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Walden Rank #3,210

Walton Rank #3,320

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 vs #3320 for Walton.

Is Walden or Walton more popular?

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 compared to Walton at #3320 in the United States.

What do Walden and Walton mean?

Walden means "dweller in the forest" (Old English origin). Walton means "town in the forest (alternate etymology)" (Old English origin).

Are Walden and Walton boy or girl names?

Walden is primarily a boy name. Walton is primarily a boy name.