The name Alder is a girl's name meaning "alder tree; old; red, brown".

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Deriving from an old English surname or from the alder tree, whose wood is used to make electric guitars, Alder can mean "old" if considered a variation on the Germanic alter or "red, brown" when you follow the root of the tree name. Sometimes said to symbolise regeneration, resurrection, and life thanks to the ability of the alder tree to regrow quickly, thrive in inhospitable land, and bleed red sap, Alder is a name on the rise. Predominantly used for boys, it has been given to a small handful of girls too, thanks to its nature connection and its similarity in style or sound to the likes of Willow, Parker and Alma.

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The name Alder peaked for girls at #1795 in 1903. Alder is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Alder is a boy's name meaning "old".

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The surname-style Alden has been on the rise in the US in recent years, while tree-inspired Rowan is a top choice. Combine this with the popularity of names ending in -er such as Carter and Parker and it makes sense why Alder is now 4 times as popular as it was a decade ago. Given to 125 boys in a recent year, it could be a modern way to honor an "Al". 
 
Deriving from an old English surname or from the alder tree, whose wood is used to make electric guitars, Alder can mean "old" if considered a variation on the Germanic alter or "red, brown" when you follow the root of the tree name.
 
Sometimes said to symbolise regeneration, resurrection, and life thanks to the ability of the alder tree to regrow quickly, thrive in inhospitable land, and bleed red sap, Alder is a name to watch out for.

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The name Alder peaked for boys at #1421 in 2024. The name is most popular in ALDER, ALDER, and ALDER. Alder is occasionally used for girls in 2023.

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