Arthur vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Paxton Rank #288

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Arthur or Paxton more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Paxton mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Arthur and Paxton boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.