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Matthew vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#213
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Ayden Rank #213

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #213 for Ayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Ayden more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Ayden mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Matthew and Ayden boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.

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