West vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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West Rank #1,339

Alder Rank #1,424

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is West or Alder more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do West and Alder mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are West and Alder boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.