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John vs Jayden

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
Jayden Rank #59

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #59 for Jayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Jayden more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jayden at #59 in the United States.

What do John and Jayden mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Jayden boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Jayden is primarily a boy name.

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