Paxton vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Dutch Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#216
Total SSA Count
1,665
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xan

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Paxton Rank #288
Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 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

Xander ___

  • Xander James
  • Xander Cole
  • Xander Reid
  • Xander Blake
  • Xander Grey
  • Xander Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paxton

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If you choose Xander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paxton or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Paxton and Xander mean?

Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Paxton and Xander boy or girl names?

Paxton is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.

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