Name comparison · boy names
Paul vs. Paxton
In 2025, Paul leads at #262 among U.S. boys' names, with Paxton at #338. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Paul | Paxton |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #262 | #338 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,316 | 988 |
| All-time peak | #12 in 1916 | #203 in 2016 |
| Uniqueness score | 32 / 100 | 35 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Alaska (#110) | Hawaii (#90) |