Ayden vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Ayden Rank #213

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Evan mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Ayden and Evan boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.