Paxton vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paxton

Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Paxton Rank #288

Gideon Rank #332

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Paxton or Gideon more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Gideon mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paxton and Gideon boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.