Payden vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Payden

Boy #6,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fighting man's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,329
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pay, Pade

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Payden Rank #6,329
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6329 for Payden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Payden ___

  • Payden James
  • Payden Cole
  • Payden Lee
  • Payden Ryan
  • Payden Beau
  • Payden Reed

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Payden

Brayden Kaiden Rayne Peyton Addison

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payden or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Payden at #6329 in the United States.

What do Payden and Theodore mean?

Payden means "fighting man's settlement" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Payden and Theodore boy or girl names?

Payden is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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