Paden vs Red

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

Paden Rank #5,391
Red Rank #5,440

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 vs #5440 for Red.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paden ___

  • Paden James
  • Paden Patrick
  • Paden William
  • Paden John
  • Paden Michael
  • Paden Thomas

Red ___

  • Red James
  • Red Alexander
  • Red William
  • Red Thomas
  • Red Henry
  • Red George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paden

Finnegan Cailin Declan Sienna Rowan

If you choose Red

Blue Scarlett Violet Indigo Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paden or Red more popular?

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 compared to Red at #5440 in the United States.

What do Paden and Red mean?

Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin). Red means "the color red" (Old English origin).

Are Paden and Red boy or girl names?

Paden is primarily a boy name. Red is primarily a boy name.

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