Path or fighter's estate
Paden is a surname-derived name with two primary etymological roots. It is often considered a variant of the English surname Patton, meaning 'fighter's town or estate,' or it may derive from the Old English word 'paed,' meaning 'path.' While rare, it fits the modern trend of using surnames as first names.
About 17 boys were named Paden in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A skilled gunslinger and protagonist · Silverado
