Aydan

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-duhn /ˈeɪ.dən/Low

Meaning: Respelling of Aidan, from Irish 'Aodhan', diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), meaning 'little fiery one'.Low

In 30 seconds: Aydan is a respelling of Aidan, which traces to the Irish Aodhan, a little form of Aodh meaning fire. It reads as little fiery one.

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Origin LowModern American, Irish

MeaningRespelling of Aidan, from Irish 'Aodhan', diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), meaning 'little fiery one'.

U.S. rank (2025)#1853 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births85 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Behind Aydan stands the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, an old name and fire deity, giving the sense of little fiery one. The Ay- spelling is an American respelling that keeps the original sound while looking more phonetic. Names from this Irish fire root have been broadly popular across the English-speaking world.

The respelling sands off the unfamiliar Irish dh while preserving the two-beat rhythm of Aidan. Its warm meaning, tied to fire, gives it quiet energy.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aydan is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 55%

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Aidan— The standard spelling of the same Irish-rooted name that Aydan respells.

Aiden— Another common spelling of the same name and fire meaning.

Keegan— Also built on the Irish Aodh root, sharing the fire sense with Aydan.

Aedan— shares Aydan's Irish roots

Brendan— echoes that soft -an sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aydan mean?

Aydan is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Aydan?

It's commonly said AY-duhn /ˈeɪ.dən/.

Is Aydan a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Aydan?

In 2024, Aydan ranked #1607 in the U.S. for boys, with 106 births recorded.