The nameAedan
Aedan is a boy's name of Irish origin, a form of Aidan.
- Boy's name
- Irish
Meaning
From the Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, "fire".
Origin
Irish, close to Aidan.
History
In France, Aedan appeared in the mid 2000s, peaked in the mid 2010s, then declined. It is given especially in Brittany.
Popularity of the name Aedan
Aedan in France
Aedan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,035 births over the decade, 76% of all recorded babies named Aedan. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Aedan in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 37 births a year on average, against 127 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Aedan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aedan mean?
From the Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, "fire".
What is the origin of the name Aedan?
Irish, close to Aidan.
Is Aedan a girl's or a boy's name?
Aedan is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Aedan?
Variants and related names of Aedan include Aidan.