Irish boy name
Aodh Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Aodh means fire. From the Irish aodh, meaning fire
Aodh is an ancient Irish name meaning fire, and it was the name of a number of early Irish kings and saints. Its English equivalents are Hugh and, historically, Eugene in some records. The pronunciation is the single sound AY, which makes the name very short and very different from its spelling. Aodh is increasingly considered by families who love short and ancient names. It is stylish, direct and has a strong sense of heritage. It would pair well with a longer middle name for balance.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Aodh
HughAedAedh
Aodh popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Aodh ranked #787 in Ireland (3 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aodh mean?
Aodh means "fire". From the Irish aodh, meaning fire.
How do you pronounce Aodh?
Aodh is pronounced AY.
What is the origin of Aodh?
Aodh is of Irish origin. From the Irish aodh, meaning fire.