Saint vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#282
Total SSA Count
1,195
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Paxton

Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#288
Total SSA Count
1,165
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282
Paxton Rank #288

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #288 for Paxton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Paxton more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Saint and Paxton mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Saint and Paxton boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.

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