Paxton vs Hector

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 #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Paxton Rank #288

Hector Rank #381

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Paxton or Hector more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Hector mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Paxton and Hector boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.