Aiden vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Aiden Rank #47

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #47 for Aiden.

Is Aiden or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and John mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aiden and John boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.