Chase 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

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Popularity Comparison

Chase Rank #173
Paxton Rank #288

Chase is more popular, ranked #173 vs #288 for Paxton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chase ___

  • Chase Anthony
  • Chase Michael
  • Chase Alexander
  • Chase William
  • Chase Thomas
  • Chase Robert

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 Chase

Logan Blake Morgan Taylor Drew

If you choose Paxton

Remington Braxton Hudson Hadley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chase or Paxton more popular?

Chase is more popular, ranked #173 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Chase and Paxton mean?

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

Are Chase and Paxton boy or girl names?

Chase is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.

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