Aidan vs Kenji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenji

Boy #853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, vigorous second son"

Origin: Japanese (健二)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#853
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Keni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aidan Rank #312
Kenji Rank #853

Aidan is more popular, ranked #312 vs #853 for Kenji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aidan ___

  • Aidan Aidan James
  • Aidan Aidan Cole
  • Aidan Aidan Patrick
  • Aidan Aidan Thomas
  • Aidan Aidan Reid
  • Aidan Aidan Flynn

Kenji ___

  • Kenji Alexander
  • Kenji James
  • Kenji Michael
  • Kenji Thomas
  • Kenji William
  • Kenji Ryu

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aidan

Declan Finn Ronan Ciaran Niamh

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aidan or Kenji more popular?

Aidan is more popular, ranked #312 compared to Kenji at #853 in the United States.

What do Aidan and Kenji mean?

Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin).

Are Aidan and Kenji boy or girl names?

Aidan is primarily a boy name. Kenji is primarily a boy name.

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