Fun Facts About the Name Padon
- 5 babies named Padon: U.S. records list 5 babies given the name Padon from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Padon Mean?
Padon is a Hebrew name generally understood to mean "redemption" or "ransom." Its Hebrew form is פָּדוֹן, and it is derived from the biblical Hebrew root padah (פָּדָה), meaning "to redeem" or "to ransom," with the nominal ending -on. The name is attested in the Hebrew Bible as a proper name rather than as an ordinary noun, so the meaning is an etymological explanation rather than a definition supplied by the text. "Ransom" is the more literal sense of the root; "redemption" is the customary English gloss.
Padon Name History & Origins
Padon appears in the Hebrew Bible in the lists of temple servants, the Nethinim, who returned from the Babylonian exile. Ezra 2:44 and Nehemiah 7:47 both name the "children of Padon" among these families. The expression points to a family group descended from an ancestor named Padon; the Bible does not tell a story about him. The Nethinim were attached to the service of the temple, and their exact status is discussed in later Jewish tradition, but the biblical lists are the main context for the name. English Bible translations render the Hebrew name as Padon, and that transliteration is the form known in English.
How Popular is the Name Padon?
Padon has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2009. Its best rank was #13,951 in 2009.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | #13,951 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Padon Shapes Your Personality and Life?
You have a power of expression, either in speaking or writing. You are in favor for studying and research. You are clever, clear-sighted and intellectual. You don't like to let others know your true feelings. You might be atheistic or agnostic. You are bold, independent, inquisitive and interested in research. You know what you want and why you want it.
You are seeking freedom, opportunities to enjoy life: to make love, to go places and to do things. You are very adventurous and willing to take risk to achieve your objectives. New ways and new experiences can't satisfy your restless nature. One adventure leads you to another. You are honest and fair, because you know that this is the only way to receive justice and honesty from other people. But your personal growth is vital for you, and it is difficult to be tied down by rules and obligations. Your restless spirit might best controlled by choosing the field of work that meet your demand for action and adventure.
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