Zayden (/ˈzeɪdən/) is a variant of the male given name Aidan (name). The popularity of Zayden as a baby name in the United States peaked in 2014 when it reached 188th. The name entered into usage over the late 1990s and early 2000s decade. Despite similar spellings it is not etymologically related to the male given name Jayden, derived from the Biblical name Jadon the Meronothite, which means "he will judge".
Arabic meaning
Zayden (زيدان) can also be an Arabic male name that means "growth" or "increase". It can be written in various ways such as Zaydan and Zidan and is similar to the name Zayd, which shares the similar meaning of “abundance” or “plentiful”. It is both a given name and a surname in Arabic countries.
References
- "Zayden - Popularity of Zayden, How Popular Is the name Zayden?". www.ourbabynamer.com.
- "Zayden - Boy's name meaning, origin, and popularity". BabyCenter. 2014-10-15. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- Nehemiah 3:7, Biblos.com
- "Zaydan - Meaning And Origin Of The Name Zaydan | BabyNames.co.uk". Baby Names. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
- "Zaydan - Islamic Name Meaning - MyIslamicName.com". www.myislamicname.com. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
- "Zidan - Islamic Name Meaning - Baby Names for Muslims". Retrieved 2019-10-14.