Forrest vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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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Forrest Rank #408

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Paxton mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Paxton boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.