Paladin
Meaning
"Champion knight; defender of the palace and faith"
Origin: Old French palatinus, Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #29,589
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Pal, Adin
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"Champion knight; defender of the palace and faith"
Origin: Old French palatinus, Latin
Yoav is more popular, ranked #29525 vs #29589 for Paladin.
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Yoav is more popular, ranked #29525 compared to Paladin at #29589 in the United States.
Paladin means "Champion knight; defender of the palace and faith" (Old French palatinus, Latin origin).
Paladin is primarily a boy name. Yoav is primarily a boy name.