Ayden vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ayden Rank #213

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Jacob mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ayden and Jacob boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.