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Paxton
BoyEnglish origin · /PAKS-tən/ · modern
Meaning: Peace town.
Popularity 71/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Paxton is a popular, familiar name (popularity 71/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
The name Paxton is of English origin and derives from an Old English surname meaning 'peace town,' combining 'pæcc' (peace) and 'tun' (town or settlement). It was originally a locational surname for someone who lived near a peaceful settlement. As a given name, it gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, reflecting a trend toward surname-derived first names.
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