Aiden vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Aiden Rank #47

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #47 for Aiden.

Is Aiden or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Samuel mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aiden and Samuel boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.