Zander vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scandinavian

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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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Zander Rank #379

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Paxton mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Zander and Paxton boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.