Paxton vs Peter

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 #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Paxton Rank #288

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Paxton or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Peter mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Paxton and Peter boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.