Edan vs Tadhg

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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Tadhg

Boy #3,205 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"poet, philosopher"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,205
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tag, Teague

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edan Rank #3,149
Tadhg Rank #3,205

Edan is more popular, ranked #3149 vs #3205 for Tadhg.

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

Tadhg ___

  • Tadhg James
  • Tadhg Patrick
  • Tadhg Finn
  • Tadhg Cormac
  • Tadhg Seán
  • Tadhg Brendan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edan

Caden Aidan Brennan Lena Nora

If you choose Tadhg

Saoirse Fionn Niamh Ciarán Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edan or Tadhg more popular?

Edan is more popular, ranked #3149 compared to Tadhg at #3205 in the United States.

What do Edan and Tadhg mean?

Edan means "little fire, flame" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tadhg means "poet, philosopher" (Old Irish origin).

Are Edan and Tadhg boy or girl names?

Edan is primarily a boy name. Tadhg is primarily a boy name.

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