Arden

Meaning of Arden

From the Great Forest

Arden has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Arden

After ranking as high as #945 in 2024, Arden has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Arden as a girl's name

Arden is also used as a girl's name. From the Great Forest of Arden, or "high place".

Notable people named Arden

• Arden Myrin
  American actress and comedian
• Arden Cho
  American actress, singer, model
• Arden Key
  American football player
• Arden Zwicker
  American television news correspondent
• Arden Smith
  American architect

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Questions about the name Arden

What does the name Arden mean?

Arden means from the great forest, and it comes from English origins.

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

Arden is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Arden?

Arden did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Arden most popular?

Arden peaked at #945 in 2024.