Paxton vs August

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 #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Paxton Rank #288

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Paxton or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Paxton and August mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Paxton and August boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.