Deagan vs Paden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deagan

Boy #5,530 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"black-haired, dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,530
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
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

Deagan Rank #5,530
Paden Rank #5,391

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 vs #5530 for Deagan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deagan or Paden more popular?

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 compared to Deagan at #5530 in the United States.

What do Deagan and Paden mean?

Deagan means "black-haired, dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin).

Are Deagan and Paden boy or girl names?

Deagan is primarily a boy name. Paden is primarily a boy name.

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