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Updated August 7, 2024

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Boy name origins & meanings

  • Irish, English: little, fiery

What does Ayden mean and stand for?

The name Ayden is of English, Irish origin and means "little and fiery". It is a variation of the name Aidan.

Syllables: 2

How Popular Is The Name Ayden

Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Ayden has only recently been dropping in the ranks, losing its spot in the top 100, which it held from 2008 to 2017. It is nowhere near as popular as its brother spelling, Aiden.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Ayden was at its peak popularity in March 2021.

Ayden is gaining popularity as the variation of Aidan. There's not many celebrities who use this variation, but there's still actor Joseph "Ayden" Callaghan, footballer Ayden Stuart Duffy, and rugby player Ayden Faal. Real Housewives of Atlanta TV personality Phaedra Parks and singer Sonya Isaacs chose this spelling variation for their sons, as well.

Where is it Popular?

Ayden was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Ayden

  • Ade
  • Den

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