Paxton vs Leon

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 #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Paxton Rank #288

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Paxton or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Leon mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Paxton and Leon boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.