Haydon

Haydon is a masculine English surname that has transitioned to first-name usage, following the trend of adopting surnames as given names. Its etymology comes from Old English elements 'heg' (hay) and 'dūn' (hill), literally meaning "hay hill" or "the hill where hay is made." As a first name, Haydon gained modest popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries. Parents may be attracted to its strong, two-syllable structure and the trendy '-ayden' sound without the more common spelling of Hayden. The name carries associations with the English countryside and natural landscapes, suggesting an outdoorsy, grounded personality.

Haydon is also given to girls.

Pronounced HAY-dun.

As of October 2026, Haydon ranked #16785 in US births in 2017 SSA, peaked at #12879 in 2009.