Aiden vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Aiden Rank #47

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #47 for Aiden.

Is Aiden or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Daniel mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aiden and Daniel boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.