Paxton vs Sullivan

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Paxton Rank #288

Sullivan Rank #340

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Paxton or Sullivan more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Sullivan mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Paxton and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.