Aiden vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Aiden Rank #47

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #47 for Aiden.

Is Aiden or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Jacob mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aiden and Jacob boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.