Aiden vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Aiden Rank #47

Alan Rank #167

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Aiden or Alan more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Alan mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Aiden and Alan boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.