Max vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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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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Max Rank #175

Paxton Rank #288

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Max or Paxton more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Max and Paxton mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Max and Paxton boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.