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Jayden

Boy · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
God has heard, thankful

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
JAY-den
Origin
Hebrew

Modern American form of Jadon, from Hebrew 'Yadon' meaning thankful.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ModernBiblicalSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States

Alternate spellings

  • JadenEnglish

    Single-y variant.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Jadon

    Mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah as one who helped rebuild Jerusalem's walls.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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