Earnest vs Paden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Earnest Rank #5,461
Paden Rank #5,391

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 vs #5461 for Earnest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Earnest or Paden more popular?

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 compared to Earnest at #5461 in the United States.

What do Earnest and Paden mean?

Earnest means "serious, sincere, determined" (Old English word name origin). Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin).

Are Earnest and Paden boy or girl names?

Earnest is primarily a boy name. Paden is primarily a boy name.

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