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Reiden

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAY-dun /ˈreɪ.dən/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling near Raiden — the Japanese thunder god ('thunder and lightning') — and the popular Aiden/Jayden family. By the Raiden route 'thunder'; as a coinage, sound over meaning. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold trend name: Reiden echoes Raiden, the thunder god (said 'RAY-dun'). Modern — routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowJapanese, American

MeaningA modern spelling near Raiden — the Japanese thunder god ('thunder and lightning') — and the popular Aiden/Jayden family. By the Raiden route 'thunder'; as a coinage, sound over meaning. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2025)#11703 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 86

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Reiden is a modern spelling blending Raiden ('thunder and lightning') with the -aiden name wave. Its route is layered, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'RAY-dun').

It appears only recently and rarely in U.S. data. Rare, bold, and on-trend.

Did you know? Reiden sits near Raiden — the Japanese god of thunder — and the -aiden trend, so it reads 'thunder' by one route and as a stylish coinage by another; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'RAY-dun').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Reiden — near Raiden 'thunder' / -aiden trend; routes uncertain

Variations

RaidenRaydenReyden

Nicknames

ReiDen

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If you like Reiden…

Raiden— the thunder-god name it echoes

Kaiden— a like -aiden coinage

Aiden— the trend root behind it

Jayden— a like -aiden trend name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reiden mean?

Reiden echoes Raiden ('thunder'; a Japanese thunder god) and the -aiden trend; routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Reiden?

It's said RAY-dun /ˈreɪ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reiden a boy or girl name?

Reiden is a boy's name.

How popular is Reiden?

Reiden is a rare, recent name in the U.S.