Ayden vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Ayden Rank #213

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and David mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Ayden and David boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.