Nathan vs Hayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

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Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Nathan Rank #62

Hayden Rank #154

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Nathan or Hayden more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Hayden mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Nathan and Hayden boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.