Jayden

Meaning: modern; linked with biblical Jadon · Origin: American English · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

A modern American name that took off in the 1990s; it is often associated with the biblical Jadon ('he will judge' or 'thankful').

Famous people named Jayden

Jaden Smith (actor)

Nicknames

Jay

Variants & related names

Jaden, Jaiden, Jadon

Jayden name art

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FAQ

What does the name Jayden mean?

Jayden means “modern; linked with biblical Jadon”. It comes from American English.

Is Jayden a popular name?

Yes — Jayden has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Jayden?

Jay.

What are other forms of Jayden?

Jaden, Jaiden, Jadon.

Similar names

Maverick · Kayden · James · Jack · Jackson · Jacob

More: names starting with J · all boys' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.