Eoghan vs Paden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eoghan

Boy #5,207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of the yew tree"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,207
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Owen, Ewan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Eoghan Rank #5,207
Paden Rank #5,391

Eoghan is more popular, ranked #5207 vs #5391 for Paden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eoghan ___

  • Eoghan Patrick
  • Eoghan James
  • Eoghan Finn
  • Eoghan Declan
  • Eoghan Ciarán
  • Eoghan Liam

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 Eoghan

Aoife Siobhan Ciarán Niamh Fionn

If you choose Paden

Finnegan Cailin Declan Sienna Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eoghan or Paden more popular?

Eoghan is more popular, ranked #5207 compared to Paden at #5391 in the United States.

What do Eoghan and Paden mean?

Eoghan means "born of the yew tree" (Old Irish origin). Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin).

Are Eoghan and Paden boy or girl names?

Eoghan is primarily a boy name. Paden is primarily a boy name.

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