Paxton vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paxton

Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Paxton Rank #288

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Paxton or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Carson mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Paxton and Carson boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.