Dean vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 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

Dean Rank #142

Paxton Rank #288

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Dean or Paxton more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Dean and Paxton mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Dean and Paxton boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.