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Simon vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Simon Rank #251
Paxton Rank #288

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #288 for Paxton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Paxton more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Simon and Paxton mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Simon and Paxton boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.

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