Paxton vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paxton

Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Paxton Rank #288

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Paxton or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Patrick mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Paxton and Patrick boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.