Ayden vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Ayden Rank #213

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Matthew mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Ayden and Matthew boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.