Little fire
Aedan is a modern spelling of the Old Irish name Aodhán. It is a diminutive of Aodh, the name of the Celtic god of the sun and fire. While the spelling Aidan is more common, this version retains a more traditional Gaelic aesthetic.
About 30 boys were named Aedan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Irish professional footballer
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The same feel as Aedan — far less common.
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