Paxton vs Archer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paxton

Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

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Boy #115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who shoots with a bow and arrow"

Origin: Old English

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Paxton Rank #288

Archer Rank #115

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Paxton or Archer more popular?

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Archer mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Archer means "one who shoots with a bow and arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Paxton and Archer boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Archer is primarily a boy name.