Jasper vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jasper

Boy #133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

English Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#133
Total SSA Count
2,750
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jas, Jazz

Playground Safety Score

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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

Jasper Rank #133
Paxton Rank #288

Jasper is more popular, ranked #133 vs #288 for Paxton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jasper ___

  • Jasper Theodore
  • Jasper Elliot
  • Jasper Cole
  • Jasper Henry
  • Jasper Reid
  • Jasper Fox

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 Jasper

Atticus Hugo Cecily Beatrice Cassius

If you choose Paxton

Remington Braxton Hudson Hadley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jasper or Paxton more popular?

Jasper is more popular, ranked #133 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Jasper and Paxton mean?

Jasper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Jasper and Paxton boy or girl names?

Jasper is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.

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