Royce vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Royce

Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

English American

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Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

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Royce Rank #463

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Paxton mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Royce and Paxton boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.