Aiden vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Aiden Rank #47

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #47 for Aiden.

Is Aiden or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Dylan mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Aiden and Dylan boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.