Frederick vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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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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Frederick Rank #424

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Paxton mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Frederick and Paxton boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.