King vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

✓ All Clear

Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

King Rank #343

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Paxton mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are King and Paxton boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.