Aiden vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Aiden Rank #47

Alex Rank #205

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Aiden or Alex more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Alex mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Aiden and Alex boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.