Alden vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#577
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#510
Total SSA Count
596
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Larry, Laurie, Ren

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Popularity Comparison

Alden Rank #577
Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 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

Lawrence ___

  • Lawrence James
  • Lawrence Edward
  • Lawrence Henry
  • Lawrence William
  • Lawrence Thomas
  • Lawrence Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alden

Thea Rowan Fletcher Piper Gus

If you choose Lawrence

Edmund Gerald Theodore Margaret Eleanor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alden or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Lawrence mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Alden and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.

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