Paxton vs Karson

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 #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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Paxton Rank #288

Karson Rank #398

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Paxton or Karson more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Karson mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Paxton and Karson boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.