Aedan vs Elder

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 #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Aedan Rank #2,590

Elder Rank #2,412

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 vs #2590 for Aedan.

Is Aedan or Elder more popular?

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 compared to Aedan at #2590 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Elder mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin).

Are Aedan and Elder boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Elder is primarily a boy name.