Aedan vs Kirk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aedan

Boy #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Scottish American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Aedan Rank #2,590

Kirk Rank #2,573

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 vs #2590 for Aedan.

Is Aedan or Kirk more popular?

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 compared to Aedan at #2590 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Kirk mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin).

Are Aedan and Kirk boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Kirk is primarily a boy name.