Aedan

Meaning of Aedan

The name Aedan is of Irish origin and means "little fire." It suggests a spirited and energetic personality.

Aedan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Aedan

After ranking as high as #761 in 2006, Aedan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Aedan

• Aidan Gallagher
  Actor, singer, songwriter
• Aidan O'Connell
  American football player
• Aidan Gillen
  Irish actor, Game of Thrones
• Aidan Turner
  Irish actor, Poldark star
• Aidan McArdle
  British actor, stage and screen

More Irish names

Questions about the name Aedan

What does the name Aedan mean?

Aedan means the name aedan is of irish origin and means "little fire." it suggests a spirited and energetic personality, and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Aedan?

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

When was Aedan most popular?

Aedan peaked at #761 in 2006.