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Aldous

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Pronounced AWL-dus /ˈɔl.dəs/High

Meaning: From the Germanic ald, 'old', hence 'old; noble; wise/experienced'; borne by the writer Aldous HuxleyLow

In 30 seconds: Old; noble; wise: Aldous is Germanic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AWL-dus').

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningFrom the Germanic ald, 'old', hence 'old; noble; wise/experienced'; borne by the writer Aldous Huxley

U.S. rank (2025)#8275 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 167

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aldous comes from the Germanic ald, 'old', hence 'old; noble; wise/experienced'; borne by the writer Aldous Huxley. A crisp, classic name (said 'AWL-dus').

In the U.S. and U.K. it appears as a literary vintage name. Rare, old-and-noble at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Aldous comes from the Germanic ald, 'old', hence 'old; noble; wise' — borne by the writer Aldous Huxley — a crisp, classic name (said 'AWL-dus').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Aldous — Germanic etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aldous mean?

Aldous is Germanic for 'old; noble; wise/experienced' (from ald, 'old'); borne by Aldous Huxley.

How do you pronounce Aldous?

It's said AWL-dus /ˈɔl.dəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aldous a boy or girl name?

Aldous is a boy's name.

How popular is Aldous?

Aldous is a very rare name in the U.S.