Ian vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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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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Ian Rank #75

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Aiden mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ian and Aiden boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.