Aedan vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aedan Rank #2,590
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2590 for Aedan.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aedan

Cormac Cillian Riordan Niamh Saoirse

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aedan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Aedan at #2590 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Theodore mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Aedan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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