Edan

♀ Girl

Pronounced EE-dan /ˈiː.dæn/Medium

Meaning: Read two ways: an Eden-adjacent Hebrew name, and a Celtic name linked to 'fire' (as in Aidan/Aodh). It often reads as a boy's name; used here for a girl, we flag the lean. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, warm name: Edan is Eden-adjacent and Celtic 'fire' (said 'EE-dan'). Often reads male — we note the lean.

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Origin LowHebrew, Celtic

MeaningRead two ways: an Eden-adjacent Hebrew name, and a Celtic name linked to 'fire' (as in Aidan/Aodh). It often reads as a boy's name; used here for a girl, we flag the lean. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2023)#15819 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 174

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

As a girl's name Edan reads as Eden-adjacent or as a Celtic 'fire' name; it often lands as a boy's name, which we flag. The routes are uncertain, which we note — short and rare (said 'EE-dan').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and Eden-adjacent.

Did you know? Edan reads two ways — an Eden-adjacent Hebrew name, and a Celtic name tied to 'fire' (Aidan/Aodh) — and it often reads as a boy's name, which we flag; the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'EE-dan').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Edan — Eden-adjacent Hebrew / Celtic 'fire'; cross-sex; uncertain

Variations

EdenEdonAidan

Nicknames

EdDani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edan mean?

Edan reads as an Eden-adjacent Hebrew name or a Celtic 'fire' name; often a boy's name. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Edan?

It's said EE-dan /ˈiː.dæn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Edan a boy or girl name?

Edan is used here for a girl; note it often reads as a boy's name.

How popular is Edan?

Edan is a rare name for girls in the U.S.