Aedan vs Nylan

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 #2,511 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (Irish-inspired)"

Origin: Irish-influenced American

American Irish-influenced

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Aedan Rank #2,590

Nylan Rank #2,511

Nylan is more popular, ranked #2511 vs #2590 for Aedan.

Is Aedan or Nylan more popular?

Nylan is more popular, ranked #2511 compared to Aedan at #2590 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Nylan mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Nylan means "champion (Irish-inspired)" (Irish-influenced American origin).

Are Aedan and Nylan boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Nylan is primarily a boy name.