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Aydon

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-den /ˈeɪ.dən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Aiden/Ayden — from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), hence 'little fire; fiery'; Aodh was a Celtic fire god; we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Little fire; fiery: Aydon spells Aiden. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Aiden/Ayden — from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), hence 'little fire; fiery'; Aodh was a Celtic fire god; we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2024)#9043 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 693

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119992024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aydon is a spelling of Aiden/Ayden — from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), hence 'little fire; fiery'; Aodh was a Celtic fire god (we note the deity link). A crisp, modern name (said 'AY-den').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Aiden. Rare in this form, little-fire at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Aiden comes from the Irish Aodhan, 'little fire' (from Aodh, a Celtic fire god) — Aydon is a spelling, crisp and modern (we note the deity link; said 'AY-den').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Aiden — Irish; deity link

Variations

AidenAydenAidan

Nicknames

Ade

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aydon mean?

Aydon spells Aiden — Irish 'little fire; fiery' (from Aodh, a Celtic fire god). We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Aydon?

It's said AY-den /e.dn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aydon a boy or girl name?

Aydon is a boy's name.

How popular is Aydon?

Aydon is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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