Aydin
Aydin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪdɪn/
Meaning and origin of Aydin
- A male given name from Turkish.
Etymology
From Turkish Aydın, from Ottoman Turkish آیدین (Aydın) named for Aydin Mehmet Bey, from آیدین (aydın, “light; clarity; shining; bright; enlightened, educated, intelligent”).
How popular is Aydin?
Since 1880, 205 girls and 6,491 boys in the U.S. have been named Aydin (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6131 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #629 in 2008. In 2025, 147 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Aydin FAQ
What does the name Aydin mean?
A male given name from Turkish. From Turkish Aydın, from Ottoman Turkish آیدین (Aydın) named for Aydin Mehmet Bey, from آیدین (aydın, “light; clarity; shining; bright; enlightened, educated, intelligent”).
What is the origin of the name Aydin?
Aydin is listed as a name of Turkish origin.
How popular is the name Aydin?
Since 1880, 205 girls and 6,491 boys in the U.S. have been named Aydin (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6131 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #629 in 2008. In 2025, 147 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Aydin a boy or girl name?
Aydin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 205 girls and 6,491 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.