Aiden vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Aiden Rank #47

Declan Rank #131

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Aiden or Declan more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Declan mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Aiden and Declan boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.