Ayden vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ayden Rank #213

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and John mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ayden and John boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.