Avery vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

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Avery Rank #259

Paxton Rank #288

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Avery or Paxton more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Avery and Paxton mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Avery and Paxton boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.