Aiden vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Aiden Rank #47

Ian Rank #75

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Aiden or Ian more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Ian mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Aiden and Ian boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.