Aidan

Boy's name

Aidan is of Irish origin, derived from the Old Irish name Áedán, meaning "little fire" or "fiery one."

Meaning Little fire
Origin Gaelic
U.S. births in 2023 1,092 Falling
Peak year 2003

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Aidan Gillen - Actor in "Game of Thrones"
  • Aidan Turner - Actor in "The Hobbit" trilogy
  • Aidan Quinn - Actor in "Legends of the Fall"
  • Aidan Gallagher - Actor in "The Umbrella Academy"
  • Aidan Moffat - Musician in Arab Strap
  • Aidan O'Brien - Horse racing trainer
  • Aidan Chambers - Author of young adult novels
  • Aidan White - Journalist and media freedom advocate

Brothers for Aidan

Boy names closely related to Aidan

Zachary Ryan Max Logan Ari Sean Kyle Luca

Sisters for Aidan

Girl names closely related to Aidan

Talia Ayla Nina Hailey Rose Serena Rhea Sasha

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Aidan

Aaden Adan Aden Aedan Aiden Aidyn Aydan Ayden

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