Evan vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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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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Evan Rank #143

Paxton Rank #288

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Evan or Paxton more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Evan and Paxton mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Evan and Paxton boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.