Origin, Meaning And History of Jaydan
Jaydan is a name of Hebrew origin. It is not a traditional name, but is believed to have been derived from the Biblical name Jadon or Yadon. The name Jaydan can mean ‘God will judge,’ ‘thankful,’ ‘Jaybird,’ or ‘truthful.’ Another interpretation of the name is that it comes from the words ‘Jay,’ taken from the popular name Jason, and the suffix ‘den,’ taken from other popular names of the time, such as Braden, Hayden, and Jordan. Jaydan has recently gained popularity as a gender-neutral alternative to more traditional names like Jason.
According to Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, the name Jaydan was derived from the Biblical character Jadon, a minor prophet mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament of the Roman Catholic Bible. Jadon was a Meronothite and one of the builders of the great wall of Jerusalem.
The name Jaydan can be pronounced as ‘JAY-den,’ and variations of the name include Jayden, Jadin, Jadyn, Jaiden, Jaeden and Jaden. Pet names for Jaydan include Baby Jay, Jay, Blue Jay, Jaydee, and JJ. Due to its strong religious ties, the name has been used for children for a long time, especially in God-fearing religious communities.
In the world of fictional characters, there are several memorable personas named Jayden.Jayden Shiba, the leader in the TV series Power Ranger Samurai, is a direct descendant of an ancient and powerful family known as the Shiba family. He is the 18th leader of the power rangers and values loyalty above all else. Another memorable character isJayden Hoylesin the 2019 Netflix series Daybreak, which takes place in an American post-apocalyptic world and is filled with comedy and drama. In the Australian soap opera Neighbours, Khan Oxenham playedJayden Warley, a character that disliked math and science.
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Famous People With The Name Jaydan
- Jaden Christopher Syre SmithAmerican actor and musician, has received several awards including a Teen Choice Award, an MTV Award and a BET Award
- Jayden HadlerAustralian professional swimmer, represented his country in the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Jayden PeevyAmerican professional footballer, plays for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL)
- Jaeden MartellAmerican actor, best known for his role in the Stephen King’s movie adaptation of ‘IT’ and in the murder mystery ‘Knives Out.’
- Jadyn WongCanadian actress, known for her role in the CBS show ‘Scorpion.’
Jaydan On The Popularity Chart
According to the US Social Security Administration chart, Jaydan started gaining popularity form the early 2000s with its highest popularity in 2009. Take a look at the graphs below to learn more.
Popularity Over Time
This name peaked in popularity in 2009, with over 249 babies per million named Jaydan. Check out the graphical representation for more details.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of the name Jaydan was extremely low in 1995 but saw a substantial increase in the following years. The ranking of the name Jaydan saw its all-time high in 1999.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound as Jaydan
If you like how the name Jaydan sounds, here are popular baby names that resemble Jaydan but have different meanings.
Popular Sibling Names For Jaydan
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Names With Similar Meaning as Jaydan
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Jaydan?
The name Jaydan means god will judge.
2. What is the origin of the name Jaydan?
Jaydan has a Hebrew origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Jaydan?
Jaydan is pronounced as jey-dun.
