Paxton vs Marcus

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 #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Paxton Rank #288

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Paxton or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Marcus mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Paxton and Marcus boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.