Eric vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

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Eric Rank #252

Paxton Rank #288

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Eric or Paxton more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Eric and Paxton mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Eric and Paxton boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.