Ayden vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Ayden Rank #213

Damien Rank #345

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Ayden or Damien more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Damien mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Ayden and Damien boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.