Paden vs Light

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 #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

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Paden Rank #5,391

Light Rank #5,561

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

Is Paden or Light more popular?

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

What do Paden and Light mean?

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

Are Paden and Light boy or girl names?

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