Hero vs Aiko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hero

Boy #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

Greek English American

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Boy #10,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"child of love"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese

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Hero Rank #2,338

Aiko Rank #10,540

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Is Hero or Aiko more popular?

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Hero and Aiko mean?

Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin). Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin).

Are Hero and Aiko boy or girl names?

Hero is primarily a boy name. Aiko is primarily a boy name.