Aiden vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Aiden Rank #47

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #47 for Aiden.

Is Aiden or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and James mean?

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

Are Aiden and James boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.