Aiden vs Andrew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#47
Total SSA Count
6,243
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Aide, A

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Drew

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aiden Rank #47
Andrew Rank #68

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #68 for Andrew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aiden ___

  • Aiden James
  • Aiden Michael
  • Aiden Thomas
  • Aiden Cole
  • Aiden Ryan
  • Aiden Scott

Andrew ___

  • Andrew James
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Andrew William
  • Andrew Michael
  • Andrew Joseph
  • Andrew David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aiden

Liam Caden Owen Brynn Fiona

If you choose Andrew

Katherine Elizabeth Thomas Philip Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiden or Andrew more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Andrew mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Aiden and Andrew boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.

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