Ian vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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Ian Rank #75

Ayden Rank #213

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ian or Ayden more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ian and Ayden mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Ian and Ayden boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.