Ayden vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ayden Rank #213

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Declan mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ayden and Declan boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.