Augustus vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

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Augustus Rank #409

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Augustus or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Paxton mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Augustus and Paxton boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.