Brian vs Aidan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Scottish English American

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Brian Rank #301

Aidan Rank #312

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #312 for Aidan.

Is Brian or Aidan more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Aidan at #312 in the United States.

What do Brian and Aidan mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Brian and Aidan boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Aidan is primarily a boy name.