Aeden vs Paden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Aed, Eddie

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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
Nicknames
Pade

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aeden ___

  • Aeden James
  • Aeden Patrick
  • Aeden Michael
  • Aeden Connor
  • Aeden Sean
  • Aeden Thomas

Paden ___

  • Paden James
  • Paden Patrick
  • Paden William
  • Paden John
  • Paden Michael
  • Paden Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aeden

Declan Finn Liam Siobhan Niamh

If you choose Paden

Finnegan Cailin Declan Sienna Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aeden or Paden more popular?

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

What do Aeden and Paden mean?

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

Are Aeden and Paden boy or girl names?

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

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