Beckham 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

Beckham Rank #168
Paxton Rank #288

Beckham is more popular, ranked #168 vs #288 for Paxton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beckham ___

  • Beckham James
  • Beckham David
  • Beckham Cole
  • Beckham Chase
  • Beckham Reed
  • Beckham Miles

Paxton ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Beckham

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If you choose Paxton

Remington Braxton Hudson Hadley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beckham or Paxton more popular?

Beckham is more popular, ranked #168 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Beckham and Paxton mean?

Beckham means "homestead by a stream" (Old English origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Beckham and Paxton boy or girl names?

Beckham is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.

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