Daniel vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Daniel Rank #16

Ayden Rank #213

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Daniel or Ayden more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Ayden mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Daniel and Ayden boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.