Aiden vs Ursula

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

Ursula

Girl #5,225 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little bear, she-bear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Italian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,225
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ulla, Ursi, Urs

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aiden Rank #47
Ursula Rank #5,225

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #5225 for Ursula.

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

Ursula ___

  • Ursula Marie
  • Ursula Claire
  • Ursula Louise
  • Ursula Anne
  • Ursula Helena
  • Ursula Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aiden

Liam Caden Owen Brynn Fiona

If you choose Ursula

Hildegard Beatrice Ingrid Rolf Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiden or Ursula more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Ursula at #5225 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Ursula mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ursula means "little bear, she-bear" (Latin origin).

Are Aiden and Ursula boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Ursula is primarily a girl name.

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