Aiden vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Aiden Rank #47

Leon Rank #141

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Aiden or Leon more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Leon mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Aiden and Leon boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.