Ayden vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Ayden Rank #213

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Alex mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Ayden and Alex boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.