Hunter vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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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Hunter Rank #128

Paxton Rank #288

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Hunter or Paxton more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Paxton mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Hunter and Paxton boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.