Aiden vs David

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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David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aiden Rank #47
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 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

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aiden

Liam Caden Owen Brynn Fiona

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiden or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and David mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aiden and David boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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