Jay vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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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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Jay Rank #397

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Paxton mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Jay and Paxton boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.