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Aodhan

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-dahn /ˈeɪ.dɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish Aodhan, a pet form of Aodh ('fire'), hence 'a little fire; fiery/born of fire'; borne by Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne; we note the saintLow

In 30 seconds: A little fire; fiery: Aodhan is Irish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AY-dahn'). We note the saint.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish Aodhan, a pet form of Aodh ('fire'), hence 'a little fire; fiery/born of fire'; borne by Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne; we note the saint
U.S. rank (2025)#6166 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 317

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419902025

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

Aodhan comes from the Irish Aodhan, a pet form of Aodh ('fire'), hence 'a little fire; fiery/born of fire'; borne by Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne (we note the saint). A crisp, classic name (said 'AY-dahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families, the Gaelic source of Aidan. Rare in this spelling, a-little-fire at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Aodhan is a pet form of Aodh ('fire') — hence 'a little fire; fiery' — the Irish source of Aidan, borne by Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne (we note the saint; said 'AY-dahn').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Aodhan — Irish; saint

Variations

AidanAidenAedan

Nicknames

Aodh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aodhan mean?

Aodhan is Irish for 'a little fire; fiery' (a pet form of Aodh, 'fire'); the source of Aidan, borne by Saint Aidan. We note the saint.

How do you pronounce Aodhan?

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

Is Aodhan a boy or girl name?

Aodhan is a boy's name.

How popular is Aodhan?

Aodhan is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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