Carter vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carter

Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Carter Rank #45

Aiden Rank #47

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #47 for Aiden.

Is Carter or Aiden more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Carter and Aiden mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Carter and Aiden boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.