Edan vs Noah

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

Popularity Comparison

Edan Rank #3,149
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3149 for Edan.

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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edan

Caden Aidan Brennan Lena Nora

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edan or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Edan at #3149 in the United States.

What do Edan and Noah mean?

Edan means "little fire, flame" (Irish Gaelic origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edan and Noah boy or girl names?

Edan is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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