Ayden vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Ayden Rank #213

Xander Rank #216

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Ayden or Xander more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Xander mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ayden and Xander boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.