Ayden vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ay, Den

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Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#241
Total SSA Count
1,453
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gra, Gry, Grie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ayden Rank #213
Grant Rank #241

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #241 for Grant.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayden ___

  • Ayden James
  • Ayden Lee
  • Ayden Cole
  • Ayden Michael
  • Ayden Thomas
  • Ayden Blake

Grant ___

  • Grant Thomas
  • Grant William
  • Grant Alexander
  • Grant James
  • Grant Edward
  • Grant Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayden or Grant more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Grant mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Ayden and Grant boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.

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