Ayden vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Ayden Rank #213

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Dawson mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Ayden and Dawson boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.