Aden vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aden

Boy #1,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

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Aden Rank #1,001

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1001 for Aden.

Is Aden or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Aden at #1001 in the United States.

What do Aden and Zen mean?

Aden means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Aden and Zen boy or girl names?

Aden is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.