Paxton vs Tate

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

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Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#210
Total SSA Count
1,697
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Paxton Rank #288
Tate Rank #210

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #288 for Paxton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paxton ___

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

Tate ___

  • Tate William
  • Tate Henry
  • Tate James
  • Tate Oliver
  • Tate Alexander
  • Tate Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paxton

Remington Braxton Hudson Hadley Wren

If you choose Tate

Knox Beau Sloane Quinn Jude

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paxton or Tate more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Tate mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Paxton and Tate boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.

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