The nameEdan

Edan is a boy's name related to Aidan.

Meaning

It is linked to the Irish Aodhán, "little fire".

Origin

Irish.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Edan

Edan in France

1985thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2018peak year (55 births)
660babies named Edan in France since 1900
02855 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Edan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 365 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Edan. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Edan in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 30 births a year on average, against 47 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Edan mean?

It is linked to the Irish Aodhán, "little fire".

What is the origin of the name Edan?

Irish.

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

Edan is a boy's name.