Ethan vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Ethan Rank #19

Ayden Rank #213

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ethan or Ayden more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Ayden mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Ethan and Ayden boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.