Aiden vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#47
Total SSA Count
6,243
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#196
Total SSA Count
1,822
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aiden Rank #47
Kevin Rank #196

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #196 for Kevin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiden or Kevin more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Kevin mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Aiden and Kevin boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.

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