Wade vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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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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Wade Rank #341

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Paxton mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Wade and Paxton boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.