Aiden vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Aiden Rank #47

Xander Rank #216

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Aiden or Xander more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Xander mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Aiden and Xander boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.