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Aedan

♂ Boy

Pronounced AEHD-an /ˈæɛd.æn/Medium

Meaning: 'Little fire'; diminutive of Áed ('fire').Medium

In 30 seconds: Aedan is an Irish name meaning 'little fire', a diminutive of Aed, the word for fire.
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Origin MediumIrish
Meaning'Little fire'; diminutive of Áed ('fire').
U.S. rank (2025)#3659 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,861

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719882025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aedan grew from the old Irish name Aed, meaning fire, with a diminutive ending that softens it to 'little fire'. It belongs to Ireland's deep well of names rooted in the natural world and old heroic figures. This particular spelling is one of several ways the sound has been written in English.

The bright, two-beat 'Ay-dan' sound carries warmth that suits its fiery meaning.

Did you know? Aedan comes from Old Irish Áedán, a diminutive of Áed ('fire'), the name of a Celtic deity and borne by several early Irish saints.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Aedan — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Aedan — meaning/etymology

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aedan mean?

Aedan is an Irish name meaning 'little fire', a diminutive of Áed ('fire') and a variant of Aidan.

How do you pronounce Aedan?

It's commonly said AEHD-an /ˈæɛd.æn/.

Is Aedan a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aedan is used as a boy name.

How popular is Aedan?

In 2024, Aedan ranked #2548 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.

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