Edan vs Theodore

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

Edan Rank #3,149
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edan

Caden Aidan Brennan Lena Nora

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Edan at #3149 in the United States.

What do Edan and Theodore mean?

Edan means "little fire, flame" (Irish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Edan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Edan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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