Alder vs Laken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,424
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Aldie

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Laken

Girl #1,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the lake, lake dweller"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,220
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lake, Lakie

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Popularity Comparison

Alder Rank #1,424
Laken Rank #1,220

Laken is more popular, ranked #1220 vs #1424 for Alder.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alder ___

  • Alder James
  • Alder Stone
  • Alder River
  • Alder Fox
  • Alder Wolf
  • Alder Reed

Laken ___

  • Laken Grace
  • Laken Marie
  • Laken Elise
  • Laken Jane
  • Laken Blair
  • Laken Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alder

Birch Ash Rowan Cedar Juniper

If you choose Laken

Rylan Brecken Cove River Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alder or Laken more popular?

Laken is more popular, ranked #1220 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Laken mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Laken means "from the lake, lake dweller" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Alder and Laken boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Laken is primarily a girl name.

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