Edan vs Honest

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

Honest

Boy #3,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truthful, sincere, honorable"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

American African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,209
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hone, Honney

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Edan Rank #3,149
Honest Rank #3,209

Edan is more popular, ranked #3149 vs #3209 for Honest.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edan ___

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

Honest ___

  • Honest James
  • Honest Michael
  • Honest David
  • Honest William
  • Honest Alexander
  • Honest Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edan

Caden Aidan Brennan Lena Nora

If you choose Honest

Justice Noble True Valor Faith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edan or Honest more popular?

Edan is more popular, ranked #3149 compared to Honest at #3209 in the United States.

What do Edan and Honest mean?

Edan means "little fire, flame" (Irish Gaelic origin). Honest means "truthful, sincere, honorable" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Edan and Honest boy or girl names?

Edan is primarily a boy name. Honest is primarily a boy name.

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