Ayden vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Ayden Rank #213

King Rank #343

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #343 for King.

Is Ayden or King more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Ayden and King mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Ayden and King boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.