Paxton vs Xander

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 #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Paxton Rank #288

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Paxton or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Xander mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Paxton and Xander boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.