Ayden vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Ayden Rank #213

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Leon mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Ayden and Leon boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.