Aiden vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Aiden Rank #47

Cole Rank #162

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Aiden or Cole more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Cole mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Aiden and Cole boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.