Irwin 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

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Popularity Comparison

Irwin Rank #5,482
Paden Rank #5,391

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 vs #5482 for Irwin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irwin ___

  • Irwin James
  • Irwin Thomas
  • Irwin Lee
  • Irwin Alan
  • Irwin Scott
  • Irwin Harold

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 Irwin

Gerald Donald Marvin Greta Doris

If you choose Paden

Finnegan Cailin Declan Sienna Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irwin or Paden more popular?

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 compared to Irwin at #5482 in the United States.

What do Irwin and Paden mean?

Irwin means "boar friend" (Old English origin). Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin).

Are Irwin and Paden boy or girl names?

Irwin is primarily a boy name. Paden is primarily a boy name.

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