Edan
Boy name · 41 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Edan: 41 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2019.
Edan is a name with deep Celtic roots, derived from the Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh meaning "fire" – so it carries the lovely sense of "little fire" or "fiery one". Though less common than the popular variant Aidan, Edan shares that same ancient heritage and has been used in Scotland for generations. One notable bearer is Edan Lepucki, the American novelist, while the name also appears in Welsh mythology as a figure of wisdom. Places linked to the root Aodh include several Scottish hills and streams named after the fire god. Edan is frequently mistaken for the biblical Eden, but its Gaelic spark sets it apart for parents seeking a warm, spirited name with distinct Celtic flavour.
Boy 10 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20197 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7283 babies
- Total births
- 41since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 16%vs prior 5y