Ayden vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ayden Rank #213

Gideon Rank #332

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Ayden or Gideon more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Gideon mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ayden and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.