Aidan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Aidan Name at a Glance

Name	Aidan
Meaning	Little fire, ardent. Aidan was popular in Ireland in the 7th century after the famous Irish monk Aidan, and was revived in the early 19th century.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Aidan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Aidan means “Little fire, ardent. Aidan was popular in Ireland in the 7th century after the famous Irish monk Aidan, and was revived in the early 19th century”. 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 Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic 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.