Light vs Paden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Light

Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

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Boy #5,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)"

Origin: Latin via Gaelic

Irish English Scottish

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Light Rank #5,561

Paden Rank #5,391

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 vs #5561 for Light.

Is Light or Paden more popular?

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 compared to Light at #5561 in the United States.

What do Light and Paden mean?

Light means "illumination, radiance" (Old English (lēoht) origin). Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin).

Are Light and Paden boy or girl names?

Light is primarily a boy name. Paden is primarily a boy name.