Aiden vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Aiden Rank #47

Max Rank #175

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #175 for Max.

Is Aiden or Max more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Max mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Aiden and Max boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.