Grey vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#878
Total SSA Count
274
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Grey Rank #878
Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #878 for Grey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grey ___

  • Grey James
  • Grey William
  • Grey Alexander
  • Grey Thomas
  • Grey Michael
  • Grey Elliot

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 Grey

Sloane River Sage Quinn Blaire

If you choose Paxton

Remington Braxton Hudson Hadley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grey or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Paxton mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Grey and Paxton boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.

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