Aiden vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Aiden Rank #47

Charles Rank #51

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Aiden or Charles more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Charles mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Aiden and Charles boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.