Aden

Meaning of Aden

This name means 'small fire' or 'hearth'. It's like a little spark that can grow into something warm and bright.

Aden has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Aden

After ranking as high as #245 in 2006, Aden has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Aden

• Adeniyi Johnson
  Nigerian actor, TV personality
• Aden Flint
  English professional footballer
• Aden Durde
  English former footballer, coach
• Aden Young
  Australian actor, director
• Aden Thomas
  American former NFL player

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Questions about the name Aden

What does the name Aden mean?

Aden means this name means 'small fire' or 'hearth'. it's like a little spark that can grow into something warm and bright, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Aden a boy's or a girl's name?

Aden is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Aden?

Aden did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Aden most popular?

Aden peaked at #245 in 2006.