Paxton vs Clark

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 #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Paxton Rank #288

Clark Rank #438

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Paxton or Clark more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Clark mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Paxton and Clark boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.