Ayden vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Ayden Rank #213

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Dylan mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Ayden and Dylan boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.