Pax
Pax: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Pax
Root meaning: “Peace”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin Pāx (“Peace”).
How popular is Pax?
Since 1880, 54 girls and 1,044 boys in the U.S. have been named Pax (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9932 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #1967 in 2024. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Pax
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Pax FAQ
What does the name Pax mean?
Pax traces back to a root meaning "Peace". A female given name from Latin. From Latin Pāx (“Peace”).
What is the origin of the name Pax?
Pax is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Pax?
Since 1880, 54 girls and 1,044 boys in the U.S. have been named Pax (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9932 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #1967 in 2024. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Pax a boy or girl name?
Pax is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 54 girls and 1,044 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.