Jesse vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paxton

Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#288
Total SSA Count
1,165
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jesse Rank #187
Paxton Rank #288

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #288 for Paxton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Paxton more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Paxton mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Jesse and Paxton boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.

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