Aiden vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Aiden Rank #47

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #47 for Aiden.

Is Aiden or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and William mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Aiden and William boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.