What does the name Aidan mean?

The name Aidan means "Little fire".

What is the origin of the name Aidan?

Aidan is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 1,092 babies were named Aidan in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Aidan is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 1,092 ↘

All-Time Total: 117,370

Peak Year: 2003

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

Boy names closely related to Aidan

Zachary Ryan Max Logan Ari Sean Kyle Luca

Girl names closely related to Aidan

Talia Ayla Nina Hailey Rose Serena Rhea Sasha

Names with similar meaning to Aidan

Aaden Adan Aden Aedan Aiden Aidyn Aydan Ayden

Births per year in the United States

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