Paxton vs Derek

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 #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Paxton Rank #288

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Paxton or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Derek mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Paxton and Derek boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.