Aeden vs Randal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aeden

Boy #5,449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,449
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aed, Eddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aeden Rank #5,449
Randal Rank #5,606

Aeden is more popular, ranked #5449 vs #5606 for Randal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aeden ___

  • Aeden James
  • Aeden Patrick
  • Aeden Michael
  • Aeden Connor
  • Aeden Sean
  • Aeden Thomas

Randal ___

  • Randal James
  • Randal Lee
  • Randal Scott
  • Randal Allen
  • Randal Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aeden

Declan Finn Liam Siobhan Niamh

If you choose Randal

Donald Ronald Sandra Linda Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aeden or Randal more popular?

Aeden is more popular, ranked #5449 compared to Randal at #5606 in the United States.

What do Aeden and Randal mean?

Aeden means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Randal means "wolf shield" (Old Norse Randulfr origin).

Are Aeden and Randal boy or girl names?

Aeden is primarily a boy name. Randal is primarily a boy name.

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