Alden - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Alden \a-lden, al-den\ is pronounced ALL-den. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "old friend". Surname used as a given name, though unusual.

Alden has 12 variant forms: Al, Aldan, Aldin, Aldwin, Aldwyn, Aldwynn, Alwine, Elden, Eldin, Eldwin, Eldwyn and Eldwynn.

Baby names that sound like Alden are Aldon and Alten.

Alden is a common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Alden. Click here to compare Alden with related baby names.