Caldwell vs Payden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Payden

Boy #6,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fighting man's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,329
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pay, Pade

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Caldwell Rank #6,352
Payden Rank #6,329

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 vs #6352 for Caldwell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caldwell ___

  • Caldwell James
  • Caldwell William
  • Caldwell Thomas
  • Caldwell Henry
  • Caldwell Edward
  • Caldwell Scott

Payden ___

  • Payden James
  • Payden Cole
  • Payden Lee
  • Payden Ryan
  • Payden Beau
  • Payden Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caldwell

Maxwell Hartley Bellamy Fletcher Hadley

If you choose Payden

Brayden Kaiden Rayne Peyton Addison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caldwell or Payden more popular?

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 compared to Caldwell at #6352 in the United States.

What do Caldwell and Payden mean?

Caldwell means "cold well; from the cold water source" (Old English origin). Payden means "fighting man's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Caldwell and Payden boy or girl names?

Caldwell is primarily a boy name. Payden is primarily a boy name.

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