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Finlay vs Aedan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Finlay

Boy #2,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white warrior, fair hero"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,476
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Finlay Rank #2,476
Aedan Rank #2,590

Finlay is more popular, ranked #2476 vs #2590 for Aedan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Finlay or Aedan more popular?

Finlay is more popular, ranked #2476 compared to Aedan at #2590 in the United States.

What do Finlay and Aedan mean?

Finlay means "white warrior, fair hero" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Finlay and Aedan boy or girl names?

Finlay is primarily a boy name. Aedan is primarily a boy name.

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