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Aeden vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aeden

Boy #5,449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,449
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Aeden Rank #5,449
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #5449 for Aeden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aeden or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Aeden at #5449 in the United States.

What do Aeden and Adam mean?

Aeden means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Aeden and Adam boy or girl names?

Aeden is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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