Paxton

At a Glance

Meaning

Settlement of a person named Pæcc (Old English) + tūn 'town'

Origin

Old English (surname)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

PAK-stunListen

Paxton is a boy's name with a timeless, classic feel, pronounced PAK-stun (/ˈpækstən/). You'll often see it described as meaning 'peace town' or 'peaceful settlement,' but that's not quite right – Wiktionary traces it instead to an Old English personal name, Pæcc, combined with tūn, meaning 'town,' so it's a settlement name unrelated to the word 'peace.'

Meaning & Origin of Paxton

Meaning: Settlement of a person named Pæcc (Old English) + tūn 'town'.

Origin: Old English (surname).

A common claim: Commonly said to mean 'peace town' or 'peaceful settlement', linking it to the word 'peace'. Actually: Despite the sound-alike, Paxton isn't derived from 'peace.' It traces to an Old English personal name Pæcc plus tūn ('town'), meaning the settlement of a person named Pæcc — unrelated to Latin pax.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Paxton

Popularity of Paxton

Paxton hit its high point in 2016 at #203, with 1,993 baby boys given the name that year; by 2024 it had eased to #288, with 1,165 boys named Paxton.

Names Like Paxton

These names share Paxton’s style, era or origin.

• Andy
• Beckett
• Beckham
• Bodie
• Bradley
• Brock

FAQ

What does the name Paxton mean?

Settlement of a person named Pæcc (Old English) + tūn ‘town’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Paxton?

Paxton is pronounced PAK-stun (IPA: /ˈpækstən/).

Is Paxton a popular name right now?

Paxton peaked at #203 in 2016 and is ranked #288 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1921–2024.)

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