Charlotte vs Paden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Paden Rank #5,391

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5391 for Paden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Paden

Finnegan Cailin Declan Sienna Rowan

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Paden more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Paden at #5391 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Paden mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin).

Are Charlotte and Paden boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Paden is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons