Aiden vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Aiden Rank #47

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #47 for Aiden.

Is Aiden or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Ethan mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aiden and Ethan boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.