Ayden vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Ayden Rank #213

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Alan mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Ayden and Alan boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.