Aiden vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Aiden Rank #47

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #47 for Aiden.

Is Aiden or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Liam mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Aiden and Liam boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.