Ethan vs Hayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ethan Rank #19

Hayden Rank #154

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Ethan or Hayden more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Hayden mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Ethan and Hayden boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.