Boy name guide

Alden name meaning, origin and style

Alden is a Old English name commonly associated with old friend.

Origin

Old English

Meaning

old friend

Say it

AWL-dun

Choosing Alden

A soft, understated English name with a polished New England feel.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.