Aiden vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Aiden Rank #47

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #47 for Aiden.

Is Aiden or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Jackson mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Aiden and Jackson boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.