Aiden vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Aiden Rank #47

Evan Rank #143

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Aiden or Evan more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Evan mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Aiden and Evan boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.