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August vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Paxton

Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#288
Total SSA Count
1,165
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Paxton Rank #288

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #288 for Paxton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Paxton more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do August and Paxton mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are August and Paxton boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.

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