Pax

At a Glance: Name: Pax – Meaning: Peace; also the Roman goddess who personified peace – Origin: Latin – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: PAKS

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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

Phonetic: PAKS   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1974–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Pax mean?

Peace; also the roman goddess who personified peace. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pax)

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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