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Aeden

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Aeden

Pronounced AY-dən /ˈeɪ.dən/High

Meaning: Ae-spelling of Aiden/Aodhan — from Irish Aodh, 'fire', plus a diminutive — 'little fire; fiery one'Medium

In 30 seconds: Little fire: Aeden spells Aiden/Aodhan — 'little fire; fiery one'. Crisp, warm, and bright.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningAe-spelling of Aiden/Aodhan — from Irish Aodh, 'fire', plus a diminutive — 'little fire; fiery one'
U.S. rank (2025)#6153 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,145
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819982025

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

Aeden is an Ae- spelling of Aiden/Aodhan — from Irish Aodh, 'fire' (a Celtic sun/fire deity), plus a diminutive — 'little fire; fiery one' (St Aidan of Lindisfarne, an early Irish monk). A crisp, warm, hugely popular modern name; the Ae- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Aiden. Rare, little-fire at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Aiden comes from the Irish Aodhan, 'little fire' (from Aodh, a fire-god, 'fire') — St Aidan, a beloved Irish monk — Aeden is an Ae- spelling, crisp and warm.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Aidan — root etymology

Variations

AidenAidanAodhan

Nicknames

Ade

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If you like Aeden…

Aiden— the standard spelling
Aidan— the Irish spelling
Ayden— a fellow spelling
Kaeden— another -aeden boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aeden mean?

Aeden spells Aiden/Aodhan — Irish 'little fire; fiery one'.

How do you pronounce Aeden?

It's said AY-dən /ˈeɪ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aeden a boy or girl name?

Aeden is a boy's name.

How popular is Aeden?

Aeden is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Aiden is more common.

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