Aiden vs Anthony

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

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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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Popularity Comparison

Aiden Rank #47
Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #47 for Aiden.

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

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aiden

Liam Caden Owen Brynn Fiona

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiden or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Anthony mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Aiden and Anthony boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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