Paxton vs River

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 #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Paxton Rank #288

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Paxton or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Paxton and River mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Paxton and River boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.