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Aedan vs Trae

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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Trae

Boy #2,490 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"three, third-born"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,490
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Aedan Rank #2,590
Trae Rank #2,490

Trae is more popular, ranked #2490 vs #2590 for Aedan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aedan or Trae more popular?

Trae is more popular, ranked #2490 compared to Aedan at #2590 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Trae mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Trae means "three, third-born" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Aedan and Trae boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Trae is primarily a boy name.

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