What origin is the name Aedan?

Aedan comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Aedan — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Aedan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Aedan

Aedan

Boy

English

2 syllables

Aedan is an English boy's name meaning "Little fire".

Aedan is a boy's name of English origin meaning "Little fire". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 31 October 2026.

What does Aedan mean?

Little fire

How popular is Aedan?

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Quick answers about Aedan

What does Aedan mean?

Aedan is a boy name of English origin meaning "Little fire".

How popular is Aedan?

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Sister names that go with Aedan

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Aedan.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Aedan at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: A
Ends with: -an
Vowels: 3 of 5 letters

Which other names end in -an?

Ethan Logan

5-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Aedan?

Aedan means "Little fire" — these names share that spirit.

Aiden — "Aiden is a spelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. Aodh was a Celtic god of fire." (Irish)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)

More names by meaning: Boy Names That Mean Fire