Hendrix vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hendrix

Boy #296 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Dutch English American Flemish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#296
Total SSA Count
1,130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hank, Hen, Drix

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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

Hendrix Rank #296
Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #296 for Hendrix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hendrix ___

  • Hendrix James
  • Hendrix Lee
  • Hendrix Cole
  • Hendrix Ray
  • Hendrix Stone
  • Hendrix Blues

Paxton ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hendrix

Lennon Bowie Jagger Zeppelin Lyric

If you choose Paxton

Remington Braxton Hudson Hadley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hendrix or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Hendrix at #296 in the United States.

What do Hendrix and Paxton mean?

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

Are Hendrix and Paxton boy or girl names?

Hendrix is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.

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