Olivia 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

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Paxton Rank #288

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #288 for Paxton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Paxton

Remington Braxton Hudson Hadley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Paxton more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Paxton mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Olivia and Paxton boy or girl names?

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

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