Adit vs Carrigan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adit

Boy #36,351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"first, beginning, primordial"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,351
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Adi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adit Rank #36,351
Carrigan Rank #6,514

Carrigan is more popular, ranked #6514 vs #36351 for Adit.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adit ___

  • Adit Kumar
  • Adit Raj
  • Adit Dev
  • Adit Vikram
  • Adit Arjun
  • Adit Nair

Carrigan ___

  • Carrigan Rose
  • Carrigan Grace
  • Carrigan Mae
  • Carrigan Claire
  • Carrigan Faith
  • Carrigan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adit

Arya Veda Rishi Anaya Priya

If you choose Carrigan

Brennan Declan Nolan Fiona Riordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adit or Carrigan more popular?

Carrigan is more popular, ranked #6514 compared to Adit at #36351 in the United States.

What do Adit and Carrigan mean?

Adit means "first, beginning, primordial" (Sanskrit origin). Carrigan means "descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Adit and Carrigan boy or girl names?

Adit is primarily a boy name. Carrigan is primarily a girl name.

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