Ayden vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Ayden Rank #213

Stephen Rank #378

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Ayden or Stephen more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Stephen mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ayden and Stephen boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.