Anthem vs Payden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthem

Boy #6,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a rousing song of praise or national identity"

Origin: Old English via Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,172
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Reo Adric Uhtred Xzayvion

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Payden

Boy #6,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fighting man's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,329
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anthem Rank #6,172

Payden Rank #6,329

Anthem is more popular, ranked #6172 vs #6329 for Payden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthem or Payden more popular?

Anthem is more popular, ranked #6172 compared to Payden at #6329 in the United States.

What do Anthem and Payden mean?

Anthem means "a rousing song of praise or national identity" (Old English via Greek origin). Payden means "fighting man's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Anthem and Payden boy or girl names?

Anthem is primarily a boy name. Payden is primarily a boy name.

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