Aidan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Aidan Name at a Glance

Name	Aidan
Meaning	Name of a saint.
Origin	Anglo-Saxon
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Aidan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Aidan means “Name of a saint”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Aidan Name Origin

Our database records Aidan under Anglo-Saxon origin. Browse more Anglo-Saxon baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Aidan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Aidan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Aidan

When considering Aidan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.