Baker vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Baker Rank #313
Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #313 for Baker.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baker ___

  • Baker James
  • Baker Cole
  • Baker Reid
  • Baker Lane
  • Baker Scott

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 Baker

Fletcher Cooper Mason Sawyer Hadley

If you choose Paxton

Remington Braxton Hudson Hadley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baker or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Baker at #313 in the United States.

What do Baker and Paxton mean?

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

Are Baker and Paxton boy or girl names?

Baker is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.

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