Declan vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish 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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Declan Rank #131

Paxton Rank #288

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Declan or Paxton more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Declan and Paxton mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Declan and Paxton boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.