Aiden vs George

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

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aiden Rank #47
George Rank #123

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #123 for George.

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

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aiden

Liam Caden Owen Brynn Fiona

If you choose George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiden or George more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Aiden and George mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Aiden and George boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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