Faven vs Payden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faven

Girl #12,620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, radiance"

Origin: Tigrinya

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean Tigrinya

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,620
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fav

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Faven Rank #12,620
Payden Rank #6,329

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 vs #12620 for Faven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faven ___

  • Faven Marie
  • Faven Grace
  • Faven Hope
  • Faven Joy
  • Faven Rose
  • Faven Faith

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 Faven

Selam Meron Hana Tigist Yonas

If you choose Payden

Brayden Kaiden Rayne Peyton Addison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faven or Payden more popular?

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 compared to Faven at #12620 in the United States.

What do Faven and Payden mean?

Faven means "light, radiance" (Tigrinya origin). Payden means "fighting man's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Faven and Payden boy or girl names?

Faven is primarily a girl name. Payden is primarily a boy name.

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