Alex vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Alex Rank #205

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Aiden mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alex and Aiden boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.