Paxton vs Frederick

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 #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Paxton Rank #288

Frederick Rank #424

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Paxton or Frederick more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Frederick mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Paxton and Frederick boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.