Paxton

Meaning of Paxton

Paxton is an English name that means "peaceful town."

Paxton has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Paxton

Paxton has cooled off, slipping to #338 in 2025, down from a peak of #203 in 2016.

Notable people named Paxton

• Paxton Lynch
  Former NFL quarterback
• Paxton Whitehead
  British actor
• Paxton Singleton
  Actor (TV's "Resident Alien")
• Paxton Ingram
  American choreographer and dancer
• Paxton Baker
  Media executive

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Questions about the name Paxton

What does the name Paxton mean?

Paxton means paxton is an english name that means "peaceful town.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Paxton a boy's or a girl's name?

Paxton is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Paxton?

In 2025, Paxton ranked #338 for boys, down from #288 the year before.

When was Paxton most popular?

Paxton peaked at #203 in 2016.