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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Peace; also the Roman goddess who personified peace
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- PAKS
Pax comes from Latin, where it means peace, and shares its name with the Roman goddess who personified peace. It's a clean, modern, gender-neutral choice, pronounced PAKS. For parents who want a short name with its meaning right on the surface, Pax is a direct, plainspoken option.
Meaning & Origin of Pax
Meaning: Peace; also the Roman goddess who personified peace.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Pax
PAKSIPA /ˈpæks/
Popularity of Pax
In U.S. birth records spanning 1974 to 2024, Pax reached its peak popularity in 2018 at rank #1972 with 75 babies given the name, and most recently sat at rank #1976 in 2024 with 79.
Names Like Pax
These names share Pax’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Pax mean?
Peace; also the Roman goddess who personified peace. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Pax?
Pax is pronounced PAKS (IPA: /ˈpæks/).
Is Pax a popular name right now?
Pax is near its all-time peak (#1972 in 2018), ranked #1976 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1974–2024.)
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