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John vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Aiden Rank #47

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #47 for Aiden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Aiden more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do John and Aiden mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are John and Aiden boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.

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