Paladin vs Yoshimi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paladin

Boy #29,589 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Champion knight; defender of the palace and faith"

Origin: Old French palatinus, Latin

Cultural Roots

European Medieval American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,589
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pal, Adin

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Paladin Rank #29,589
Yoshimi Rank #24,042

Yoshimi is more popular, ranked #24042 vs #29589 for Paladin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paladin ___

  • Paladin James
  • Paladin Grey
  • Paladin Stone
  • Paladin Rhys
  • Paladin Arthur

Yoshimi ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Paladin

Avalon Roland

If you choose Yoshimi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paladin or Yoshimi more popular?

Yoshimi is more popular, ranked #24042 compared to Paladin at #29589 in the United States.

What do Paladin and Yoshimi mean?

Paladin means "Champion knight; defender of the palace and faith" (Old French palatinus, Latin origin).

Are Paladin and Yoshimi boy or girl names?

Paladin is primarily a boy name. Yoshimi is primarily a girl name.

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