Ayden vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Ayden Rank #213

Paul Rank #264

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Ayden or Paul more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Paul mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Ayden and Paul boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.