Paden vs Rue

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 #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

English French American

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Paden Rank #5,391

Rue Rank #5,520

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Paden or Rue more popular?

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Paden and Rue mean?

Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Paden and Rue boy or girl names?

Paden is primarily a boy name. Rue is primarily a boy name.