Alex vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Paxton Rank #288

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Alex or Paxton more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Alex and Paxton mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Alex and Paxton boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.