Stephen vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Stephen Rank #378

Ayden Rank #213

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Ayden more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Ayden mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Stephen and Ayden boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.