Dylan vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Dylan Rank #28

Aiden Rank #47

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #47 for Aiden.

Is Dylan or Aiden more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Aiden mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dylan and Aiden boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.