Marcus vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

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Marcus Rank #256

Paxton Rank #288

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Marcus or Paxton more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Paxton mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Marcus and Paxton boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.