Dylan vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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Dylan Rank #28

Ayden Rank #213

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Dylan or Ayden more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Ayden mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Dylan and Ayden boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.