Elder vs Aedan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elder

Boy #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English American

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Elder Rank #2,412

Aedan Rank #2,590

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 vs #2590 for Aedan.

Is Elder or Aedan more popular?

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 compared to Aedan at #2590 in the United States.

What do Elder and Aedan mean?

Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin). Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Elder and Aedan boy or girl names?

Elder is primarily a boy name. Aedan is primarily a boy name.