Paxton vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Paxton Rank #288

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Paxton or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Eric mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Paxton and Eric boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.