Aleister vs Edan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edan

Boy #3,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire, flame"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Hebrew/Jewish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,149
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aleister Rank #3,343
Edan Rank #3,149

Edan is more popular, ranked #3149 vs #3343 for Aleister.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleister ___

  • Aleister James
  • Aleister Hugh
  • Aleister Duncan
  • Aleister Cole
  • Aleister Reid
  • Aleister Grey

Edan ___

  • Edan James
  • Edan Cole
  • Edan River
  • Edan Finn
  • Edan Grey
  • Edan Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleister

Dorian Sebastian Callum Isolde Imogen

If you choose Edan

Caden Aidan Brennan Lena Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleister or Edan more popular?

Edan is more popular, ranked #3149 compared to Aleister at #3343 in the United States.

What do Aleister and Edan mean?

Aleister means "defender of men" (Greek Alexandros origin). Edan means "little fire, flame" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Aleister and Edan boy or girl names?

Aleister is primarily a boy name. Edan is primarily a boy name.

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