Kenneth vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish 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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Kenneth Rank #284

Paxton Rank #288

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Kenneth or Paxton more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Paxton mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Paxton boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.