Jodi 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

Jodi Rank #3,257
Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #3257 for Jodi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jodi ___

  • Jodi Ann
  • Jodi Elizabeth
  • Jodi Marie
  • Jodi Lynn
  • Jodi Catherine

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 Jodi

Brett Stacey Todd Kelly Ryan

If you choose Paxton

Remington Braxton Hudson Hadley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jodi or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Jodi at #3257 in the United States.

What do Jodi and Paxton mean?

Jodi means "praised" (Hebrew (Yehudit) origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Jodi and Paxton boy or girl names?

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

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