Gillian 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

Gillian Rank #3,126
Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #3126 for Gillian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gillian ___

  • Gillian Rose
  • Gillian Anne
  • Gillian Claire
  • Gillian Marie
  • Gillian Hope
  • Gillian Grace

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 Gillian

Alison Sheila Colin Duncan Fiona

If you choose Paxton

Remington Braxton Hudson Hadley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gillian or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Gillian at #3126 in the United States.

What do Gillian and Paxton mean?

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

Are Gillian and Paxton boy or girl names?

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

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