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Aedan vs Arius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aedan

Boy #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,590
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Arius

Boy #2,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, warrior, of high birth"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

American Latin Ancient Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,563
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Aedan Rank #2,590
Arius Rank #2,563

Arius is more popular, ranked #2563 vs #2590 for Aedan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aedan or Arius more popular?

Arius is more popular, ranked #2563 compared to Aedan at #2590 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Arius mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Arius means "noble, warrior, of high birth" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are Aedan and Arius boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Arius is primarily a boy name.

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