Names like Alfred
If Alfred is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Old English classics to names with a similar sound. Alfred has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Alvin, Clifford, Brad and Colby.
24 boy names like Alfred
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- Alvin#838The name Alvin means 'noble friend' or 'elf friend'.Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- CliffordThe name Clifford means 'riverbank' or 'ford'.Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- BradIt means 'broad meadow' or 'broad wood'.Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- Colby#615This name comes from an English surname that means "dark settlement" or "dark village."…Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- ElmerNoble and famous.Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- ChadThis name means 'battle' or 'warrior.' It suggests someone strong and ready for a fight.Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- Edgar#486This name means 'wealthy spear' or 'fortunate spear'.Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- ClintonIt means 'settlement on the Clun River' or 'from the estate of Cliton'.Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- Clayton#300This name means 'settlement on clay soil' or 'town built on clay.' It comes from an old…Also Old English2 syllables
- Chandler#753The name Chandler comes from an old English job title.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- EddieEddie is often a short form of Edward or Edmund, meaning 'rich guard' or 'prosperous…Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- Nelson#825Means "son of Neil" or "champion".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- AltonIt means 'old town' or 'settlement from the old town'.Also Old English2 syllables
- EarlThe name Earl means 'nobleman' or 'chief'.Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- HowardMeans "high guard" or "brave heart."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Edwin#398The name Edwin means 'rich friend' or 'blessed friend.' It combines Old English words…Also Old English2 syllables
- Taylor#685This name means "tailor," someone who makes clothes.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Wilson#673Wilson means "son of Will." Will is a short form of William, so it ultimately means "son…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Marvin#699Possibly "sea friend" or "famous friend."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Ahmed#703The name Ahmed means 'highly praised' or 'one who thanks God often'.Same “-ed” ending2 syllables
- BaileyIt means "bailiff" or "public official."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Bradley#403It means 'broad clearing' or 'broad meadow.' The name originally referred to someone…Also Old English2 syllables
- MiltonFrom the mill town or middle town.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- JarredJarred is a variant of Jared, meaning "descent" or "to descend."Same “-ed” endingSimilar popularity curve
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- What names are similar to Alfred?
- Names with a similar style to Alfred include Alvin, Clifford, Brad, Colby, Elmer and Chad.
- How are these names matched to Alfred?
- Each name is compared with Alfred on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Alfred has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Old English names are like Alfred?
- Alvin, Clifford, Brad, Colby and Elmer share Alfred's Old English roots.