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Paden vs Aeden

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Aeden

Boy #5,449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,449
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Paden Rank #5,391
Aeden Rank #5,449

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 vs #5449 for Aeden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paden or Aeden more popular?

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 compared to Aeden at #5449 in the United States.

What do Paden and Aeden mean?

Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin). Aeden means "little fire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Paden and Aeden boy or girl names?

Paden is primarily a boy name. Aeden is primarily a boy name.

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