Aiden vs Eithan

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

Eithan

Boy #227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, firm, enduring"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew Latino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#227
Total SSA Count
1,593
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eith

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aiden Rank #47
Eithan Rank #227

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #227 for Eithan.

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

Eithan ___

  • Eithan James
  • Eithan Michael
  • Eithan David
  • Eithan Noah
  • Eithan Alexander
  • Eithan Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aiden

Liam Caden Owen Brynn Fiona

If you choose Eithan

Noah Caleb Isaiah Naomi Eliana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiden or Eithan more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Eithan at #227 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Eithan mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Eithan means "strong, firm, enduring" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aiden and Eithan boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Eithan is primarily a boy name.

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