Ellery vs Paden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellery

Girl #1,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,328
Total SSA Count
172
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, El, Elle

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ellery Rank #1,328
Paden Rank #5,391

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 vs #5391 for Paden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellery ___

  • Ellery Jane
  • Ellery Mae
  • Ellery Rose
  • Ellery Grace
  • Ellery Ann
  • Ellery Kate

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 Ellery

Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

If you choose Paden

Finnegan Cailin Declan Sienna Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Paden more popular?

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 compared to Paden at #5391 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Paden mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin).

Are Ellery and Paden boy or girl names?

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

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