Ryan vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English 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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Ryan Rank #87

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Aiden mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ryan and Aiden boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.