Aldous

Aldous is a Germanic boy's name. Old German name meaning "old" or "wise". Literary connections through Aldous Huxley.

How popular is Aldous in the United States?

In 2024, 7 boys in the United States were named Aldous, making it the 9,905th most popular boy's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 6,004th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 14 births.

Records for Aldous go back to 1969, and 158 babies have been given the name since.

What Aldous means and where it comes from

Old German name meaning "old" or "wise". Literary connections through Aldous Huxley.

Aldous is of Germanic origin, described as literary in style.

Is Aldous a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 7 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Shorter names that share the opening of Aldous

  • Aldo

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Aldous

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aldous mean?

Old German name meaning "old" or "wise". Literary connections through Aldous Huxley.

Where does the name Aldous come from?

Aldous is of Germanic origin, and is usually described as literary in style.

How popular is Aldous in the United States?

In 2024, 7 boys in the United States were named Aldous, making it the 9,905th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Aldous a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 7 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

What are the short forms of Aldous?

Aldo is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Aldous.

Lists Aldous appears on

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