Aiden vs Carter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

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Aiden Rank #47

Carter Rank #45

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #47 for Aiden.

Is Aiden or Carter more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Carter mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin).

Are Aiden and Carter boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Carter is primarily a boy name.