Paxton vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paxton

Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Paxton Rank #288

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Paxton or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Dean mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Paxton and Dean boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.