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The baby name Edan is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-dən (ˈiːdən),EH-dən (ˈɛdən),AY-dən (ˈeɪdən).

Edan is English, Gaelic, Hebrew, Irish in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Gaelic, Hebrew, Irish
Pronunciation: EE-dən (ˈiːdən),EH-dən (ˈɛdən),AY-dən (ˈeɪdən)

What is the meaning of the name Edan ?

The baby name Edan is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-dən (ˈiːdən),EH-dən (ˈɛdən),AY-dən (ˈeɪdən).

Edan is English, Gaelic, Hebrew, Irish in Origin.

Edan is a Gaelic-rooted given name linked to Irish and Scottish Aodhán, the diminutive of Aodh ("fire"), yielding the meaning "little fire" or "fiery one." In early medieval records the spelling Edan appears as an anglicized rendering of Áedán; it is associated with notable figures such as Áedán mac Gabráin, king of Dál Riata, and the missionary-bishops known in English as St. Aidan; St. Edan of Ferns gives his name to St. Edan's Cathedral.

Variants include Aidan, Aiden, Aedan, Ayden, and the Gaelic Aodhán/Aodhan; Edan and Eidan are less common modern spellings. Usage saw a strong revival from the late 20th century alongside the Aidan forms, though Edan remains comparatively rare and stylistically streamlined. In contemporary English it is sometimes confused with Eden, but its traditional Gaelic lineage points to the vivid "little fire" sense.

Edan has the following similar or variant Names

Edan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2015 #1 738
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
Switzerland Boys 2024 #133 5 1,769
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
PS 0 #219 8 5,692
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
IL 0 #260 15 6,291
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
Canada Boys 2024 #301 6 2,588
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
France Boys 2021 #345 43 2,865
MY 0 #348 7 12,352
SD Girls 0 #353 6 7,678
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
IL Boys 0 #477 131 10,983
PS Boys 0 #482 67 10,655
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PS Girls 0 #511 13 10,981
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
AE Girls 0 #537 17 20,968
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
HK Boys 0 #549 9 12,905
KW Girls 0 #554 8 19,177
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #581 7 17,937
IL Girls 0 #598 20 11,648
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IQ Boys 0 #648 20 13,071
LB 0 #684 7 13,263
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
SG Boys 0 #731 9 17,960
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #854 39 7,044
United States Girls 2023 #910 5 8,600
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #920 7 14,506
SA Girls 0 #923 13 25,931
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MX Boys 0 #972 11 16,355
CO Boys 0 #975 7 15,656
MY Girls 0 #984 11 24,821
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
MY Boys 0 #1,011 101 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,082 11 22,615
DZ 0 #1,131 46 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,266 7 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,577 38 28,008

Edan is popular in 53 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
France
Switzerland
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Edan

Edan is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Edan is a 2 syllable name, pronounced EE-dən (ˈiːdən),EH-dən (ˈɛdən),AY-dən (ˈeɪdən).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Eden, Idan, Eidan, Aidan, Aedan and Aodhan.
Yes, very popular — Edan ranked #1 in Ireland in 2015, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Edan ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2015).