Cord vs Paden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cord

Boy #5,231 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rope maker, bold counselor"

Origin: English/German

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,231
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Paden

Boy #5,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)"

Origin: Latin via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,391
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cord Rank #5,231
Paden Rank #5,391

Cord is more popular, ranked #5231 vs #5391 for Paden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cord or Paden more popular?

Cord is more popular, ranked #5231 compared to Paden at #5391 in the United States.

What do Cord and Paden mean?

Cord means "rope maker, bold counselor" (English/German origin). Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin).

Are Cord and Paden boy or girl names?

Cord is primarily a boy name. Paden is primarily a boy name.

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