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Trip vs Paden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trip

Boy #5,294 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the third (in family lineage)"

Origin: English / Latin (ter)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,294
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Trip Rank #5,294
Paden Rank #5,391

Trip is more popular, ranked #5294 vs #5391 for Paden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trip or Paden more popular?

Trip is more popular, ranked #5294 compared to Paden at #5391 in the United States.

What do Trip and Paden mean?

Trip means "the third (in family lineage)" (English / Latin (ter) origin). Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin).

Are Trip and Paden boy or girl names?

Trip is primarily a boy name. Paden is primarily a boy name.

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