Alden vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Greg

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Popularity Comparison

Alden Rank #577
Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #577 for Alden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alden ___

  • Alden James
  • Alden Thomas
  • Alden Cole
  • Alden Reid
  • Alden Grey
  • Alden Brooks

Gregory ___

  • Gregory James
  • Gregory Thomas
  • Gregory Michael
  • Gregory William
  • Gregory Alexander
  • Gregory Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alden

Thea Rowan Fletcher Piper Gus

If you choose Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alden or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Gregory mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Alden and Gregory boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.

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