Augusta vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augusta

Girl #3,104 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,104
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Gussie, Augie

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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

Augusta Rank #3,104
Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #3104 for Augusta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augusta ___

  • Augusta Rose
  • Augusta Mae
  • Augusta Claire
  • Augusta Jane
  • Augusta Kate
  • Augusta Violet

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 Augusta

Theodore Augustus Florence Harriet Edmund

If you choose Paxton

Remington Braxton Hudson Hadley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augusta or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Augusta at #3104 in the United States.

What do Augusta and Paxton mean?

Augusta means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Augusta and Paxton boy or girl names?

Augusta is primarily a girl name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.

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