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David vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#213
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Ayden Rank #213

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #213 for Ayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Ayden more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do David and Ayden mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are David and Ayden boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.

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