Anderson vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#357
Total SSA Count
943
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Anders, Ander

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
Nicknames
Pax

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anderson Rank #357
Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #357 for Anderson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anderson ___

  • Anderson James
  • Anderson Lee
  • Anderson Blake
  • Anderson Cole
  • Anderson Reid
  • Anderson Grant

Paxton ___

  • Paxton James
  • Paxton Lee
  • Paxton Reid
  • Paxton Cole
  • Paxton Gray
  • Paxton Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anderson

Harrison Parker Quinn Elliot Sloane

If you choose Paxton

Remington Braxton Hudson Hadley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anderson or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Paxton mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Anderson and Paxton boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.

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