Aiden vs Arthur

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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Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Aiden Rank #47
Arthur Rank #105

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #105 for Arthur.

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

Arthur ___

  • Arthur James
  • Arthur William
  • Arthur Henry
  • Arthur Frederick
  • Arthur George
  • Arthur Edmund

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aiden

Liam Caden Owen Brynn Fiona

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiden or Arthur more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Arthur mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Aiden and Arthur boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.

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