Aiden vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Aiden Rank #47

Richard Rank #232

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Aiden or Richard more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Richard mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Aiden and Richard boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.