Ayden vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Ayden Rank #213

Jay Rank #397

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Ayden or Jay more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Jay mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Ayden and Jay boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.