Paden vs Darrel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paden

Boy #5,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)"

Origin: Latin via Gaelic

Irish English Scottish

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Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

American English African-American

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Paden Rank #5,391

Darrel Rank #5,336

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #5391 for Paden.

Is Paden or Darrel more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Paden at #5391 in the United States.

What do Paden and Darrel mean?

Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin). Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin).

Are Paden and Darrel boy or girl names?

Paden is primarily a boy name. Darrel is primarily a boy name.