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John vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Ayden Rank #213

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #213 for Ayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Ayden more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do John and Ayden mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are John and Ayden boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.

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