Aiden vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Aiden Rank #47

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #47 for Aiden.

Is Aiden or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Matthew mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Aiden and Matthew boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.