Nev vs Paighton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nev

Girl #12,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"brightness, radiance, snow"

Origin: Irish niamh / Latin nives

Cultural Roots

English Welsh Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,568
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Nevi

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Popularity Comparison

Nev Rank #12,568
Paighton Rank #12,645

Nev is more popular, ranked #12568 vs #12645 for Paighton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nev ___

  • Nev Rose
  • Nev Marie
  • Nev Elaine
  • Nev Grace
  • Nev Aurora

Paighton ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nev or Paighton more popular?

Nev is more popular, ranked #12568 compared to Paighton at #12645 in the United States.

What do Nev and Paighton mean?

Nev means "brightness, radiance, snow" (Irish niamh / Latin nives origin).

Are Nev and Paighton boy or girl names?

Nev is primarily a girl name. Paighton is primarily a girl name.

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