Stephen vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

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Stephen Rank #378

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Paxton mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Stephen and Paxton boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.