Adnan vs Aydan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adnan

Boy #1,519 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settler, one who stays in a place"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,519
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Adi, Ad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Aydan

Boy #1,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aoidh)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Irish American Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,608
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adnan Rank #1,519
Aydan Rank #1,608

Adnan is more popular, ranked #1519 vs #1608 for Aydan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adnan ___

  • Adnan Mohammed
  • Adnan Hassan
  • Adnan Kareem
  • Adnan Yusuf
  • Adnan Ali

Aydan ___

  • Aydan James
  • Aydan Lee
  • Aydan Cole
  • Aydan Thomas
  • Aydan Michael
  • Aydan Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adnan

Yasmin Ibrahim Fatima Bilal Nour

If you choose Aydan

Declan Finn Cian Roisin Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adnan or Aydan more popular?

Adnan is more popular, ranked #1519 compared to Aydan at #1608 in the United States.

What do Adnan and Aydan mean?

Adnan means "settler, one who stays in a place" (Arabic origin). Aydan means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aoidh) origin).

Are Adnan and Aydan boy or girl names?

Adnan is primarily a boy name. Aydan is primarily a boy name.

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