Paxton vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Paxton Rank #288

King Rank #343

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #343 for King.

Is Paxton or King more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Paxton and King mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Paxton and King boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.