Aiden vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Aiden Rank #47

August Rank #88

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #88 for August.

Is Aiden or August more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Aiden and August mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Aiden and August boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.