Aaron Paul Announces Birth of Baby Boy, Reveals 'Best Friend' Bryan Cranston Is the Godfather

Mar. 16, 2025

Aaron Paulis officially a dad of two!

“His name is Ryden and I love him,” Paul tells host Jimmy Fallon, before adding that he’s “exhausted.”

“[She] can’t squeeze him enough. Like, lays on top of him, suffocates him,” he adds with a laugh. “It’s her doll.”

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“No, he’s very excited, very honored,” Paul continues. “I love the man to death. He’s one of my best friends in the world, and, so yeah, it was just a no-brainer.”

On Instagram Wednesday, both Paul and Lauren shared the full name of their son: Ryder Casipan Paul.

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Actor Aaron Paul and actor Bryan Cranston arrive at Tao Beach Dayclub opening at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas on April 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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