Aedan vs Zayde

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
Zayde Rank #2,680

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 vs #2680 for Zayde.

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

Zayde ___

  • Zayde Aaron
  • Zayde Moses
  • Zayde Isaac
  • Zayde Cole
  • Zayde James
  • Zayde Ben

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aedan

Cormac Cillian Riordan Niamh Saoirse

If you choose Zayde

Sasha Leah Ezra Miriam Yael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aedan or Zayde more popular?

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 compared to Zayde at #2680 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Zayde mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Zayde means "grandfather" (Yiddish origin).

Are Aedan and Zayde boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Zayde is primarily a boy name.

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