Nathan vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Nathan Rank #62

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Aiden mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nathan and Aiden boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.