Ayden vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Ayden Rank #213

Edward Rank #228

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Ayden or Edward more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Edward mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Ayden and Edward boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.