Aedan vs Gareth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aedan

Boy #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Aedan Rank #2,590

Gareth Rank #2,658

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 vs #2658 for Gareth.

Is Aedan or Gareth more popular?

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 compared to Gareth at #2658 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Gareth mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin).

Are Aedan and Gareth boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Gareth is primarily a boy name.