Ayden vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Ayden Rank #213

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Ryan mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Ayden and Ryan boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.