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Eiden

♂ Boy

Pronounced EYE-den /ˈaɪ.dən/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Aiden, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire' or 'fiery one'; the spelling Eiden is a modern English phonetic variant of the same rootHigh

In 30 seconds: Eiden is a fresh phonetic spelling of Aiden, the wildly popular Irish name meaning 'little fire.' It shares all the Celtic warmth and fiery mythology of Aiden with a distinctive personal spelling.
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Origin HighIrish Gaelic
MeaningVariant spelling of Aiden, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire' or 'fiery one'; the spelling Eiden is a modern English phonetic variant of the same root
U.S. rank (2025)#537 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births558 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,128

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520042025

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

Eiden is a modern spelling variant of Aiden, Anglicised from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire.' Aodh was a major deity in Celtic mythology, associated with the sun and the element of fire. The name was borne by saints, Irish kings, and warriors throughout medieval Ireland. The diminutive -an suffix adds an affectionate, familiar quality meaning 'little fire' or 'little fiery one.'

While the Aiden / Aidan spelling became a mega-hit name in the United States in the 2000s — at its peak ranking in the top 10 — the variant Eiden is a more recent and distinctive choice. It allows parents to access the name's beloved Irish identity while providing a unique personal spelling. Eiden charts in the lower U.S. rankings as part of the larger Aiden name-family.

Did you know? Aodh (the root of Eiden) was the name of the Celtic god of the sun and fire — one of the most powerful deities in the Irish pantheon — making every variant of this name carry a mythological spark that has burned for millennia.
Overall data confidence 87%
Behind the Name — Aidan — etymology of the root nameU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AidenAidanAydenAden

Nicknames

EidDen

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If you like Eiden…

Aiden— the standard spelling of the same Irish Gaelic fire-name with identical meaning
Caden— shares the -den ending and the same modern two-syllable appeal
Braden— two-syllable Irish-origin name in the same contemporary surname-name bracket
Jayden— -den suffix name from the same generational naming wave

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eiden mean?

Eiden is a spelling variant of Aiden, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire.' It means 'little fire' or 'the fiery one.'

How do you pronounce Eiden?

It is said EYE-den — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eiden a boy or girl name?

Eiden is used almost exclusively as a boys' name.

How popular is Eiden?

Eiden is a distinctive spelling variant of the very popular Aiden. It charts in the lower U.S. rankings as an uncommon alternative within the broader Aiden name-family.

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