Aedan vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aedan

Boy #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Aedan Rank #2,590

Allister Rank #2,601

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Aedan or Allister more popular?

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Allister mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Aedan and Allister boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.