Stanton vs Tex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stanton

Boy #4,995 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the stone settlement"

Origin: Old English stan + tun

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,995
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Stan, Stanny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tex

Boy #4,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Texas"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American Western Country

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,999
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Stanton Rank #4,995
Tex Rank #4,999

Stanton is more popular, ranked #4995 vs #4999 for Tex.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Stanton ___

  • Stanton James
  • Stanton Lee
  • Stanton Henry
  • Stanton William
  • Stanton Thomas
  • Stanton Alexander

Tex ___

  • Tex James
  • Tex Lee
  • Tex Wayne
  • Tex Ray
  • Tex Dale
  • Tex Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Stanton

Emerson Sutton Hudson Hadley Sawyer

If you choose Tex

Colt Wyatt Cash Maverick Dixie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stanton or Tex more popular?

Stanton is more popular, ranked #4995 compared to Tex at #4999 in the United States.

What do Stanton and Tex mean?

Stanton means "from the stone settlement" (Old English stan + tun origin). Tex means "from Texas" (American English origin).

Are Stanton and Tex boy or girl names?

Stanton is primarily a boy name. Tex is primarily a boy name.

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