Aedan vs Arlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ade, A

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Popularity Comparison

Aedan Rank #2,590
Arlan Rank #2,775

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aedan ___

  • Aedan James
  • Aedan Patrick
  • Aedan Finn
  • Aedan Connor
  • Aedan Sean
  • Aedan Ronan

Arlan ___

  • Arlan James
  • Arlan Lee
  • Arlan Ray
  • Arlan Dean
  • Arlan Wayne
  • Arlan Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arlan

Harlan Glen Darla Marlene Carla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aedan or Arlan more popular?

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Arlan mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Aedan and Arlan boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.

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