Paxton vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paxton

Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #288
Total SSA Count: 1,165
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Frederick Stetson Saint Ellis

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Cody

Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #289
Total SSA Count: 1,161
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Paxton Rank #288

Cody Rank #289

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #289 for Cody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paxton or Cody more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Cody mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Paxton and Cody boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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