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Jaeden

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY-duhn /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.dən/Medium

Meaning: Of Zeus , godlikeMedium

In 30 seconds: Jaeden is an English boy's name meaning 'of Zeus' or 'godlike.'
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningOf Zeus , godlike
U.S. rank (2025)#3210 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births37 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,282

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719942025

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

Jaeden is an English name read as 'of Zeus, godlike,' one of a cluster of spellings around the same sound. Its variations — Jaden, Jadyn, Jaiden, Jaidyn and Jayden — show just how many ways the name gets written. The actor Jaeden Martell carries this particular spelling.

The 'ae' in the middle is what sets this version apart from the more common Jayden. All the spellings land on the same two-beat sound, which is much of the name's appeal.

Did you know? Jaeden is a spelling variant of Jaden, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'of Zeus , godlike' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Jaeden — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

JadenJadynJaidenJaidynJayden

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Jaeden Martell (2003–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Jaeden…

Jayden— The most common of Jaeden's listed variations, identical in sound.
Jaiden— A listed variation of Jaeden, the same name with an i in the middle.
Jaden— A listed variation of Jaeden, the trimmest spelling of the same name.
Jaxen— lands in the same popularity range
Jacen— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaeden mean?

Jaeden is usually explained as meaning 'of Zeus , godlike' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Jaeden?

It's commonly said JAY-duhn /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.dən/.

Is Jaeden a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jaeden is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jaeden?

In 2024, Jaeden ranked #2798 in the U.S. for boys, with 46 births recorded.

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