Paden vs Theodore

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Paden Rank #5,391
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5391 for Paden.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paden or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Paden at #5391 in the United States.

What do Paden and Theodore mean?

Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Paden and Theodore boy or girl names?

Paden is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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