Pax

♂ Boy

Pronounced PAKS /ˈpæks/Medium

Meaning: PeaceMedium

In 30 seconds: Pax is a boy's name meaning 'peace,' from Roman mythology, where Pax was the goddess of peace. It is about as direct as a name can be.

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Origin MediumRoman Mythology

MeaningPeace

U.S. rank (2024)#1976 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births79 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 971

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

In Roman mythology, Pax personified peace, and the word itself became the name. That gives it a clear, single-minded meaning with deep classical roots. The Spanish variation Paz carries the very same sense of peace into another language.

Three letters and one syllable make it crisp and emphatic. Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt, adopted son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, brought the name modern visibility.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Pax is 'peace', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Pax — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Paz

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt (2003-present)
Vietnamese-born American, adopted son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt; works in photography and film.

If you like Pax…

Salim— Comes from an Arabic root for peace, a meaning-match for Pax.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Pax mean?

Pax is usually explained as meaning 'peace' and is most often linked with Roman Mythology tradition.

How do you pronounce Pax?

It's commonly said PAKS /ˈpæks/.

Is Pax a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Pax is used as a boy name.

How popular is Pax?

In 2024, Pax ranked #1976 in the U.S. for boys, with 79 births recorded.