| Meaning | peace |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Pax |
Strong. Simple. Unforgettable. This three-letter powerhouse delivers maximum impact with minimum fuss. There's something inherently bold about choosing a name this concise—it demonstrates confidence and clarity of vision. The sharp consonants bookending that central vowel create a name that commands attention without shouting for it. Perfect for parents who value brevity and strength, this choice cuts through the noise of overly elaborate names. It's modern without trying too hard, distinctive without being difficult. The single syllable makes it easy for a child to learn and spell, yet it carries enough weight to serve him well into adulthood. In boardrooms or on sports fields, this name holds its ground with quiet authority.
| Paxy |
| Paxie |
| PJ |
| Paxo |
| Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt | adopted son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt |
| Pax Prentiss | co-founder of Passages Malibu Addiction Treatment Center |
| Pax Dickinson | American businessman and writer |
| Pax Hume | Australian actor |
| Pax Induplo | South African musician |
| Pax O'Brien | American journalist and radio host |
| Pax Plante | Canadian mixed martial artist |
| Pax Prime | American rapper |
| Pax Romana | Austrian musician |
| Pax Soprana | American composer |
| Pax Thien Nguyen | Vietnamese-American actor |
| Pax Thayer | American actor |
| Pax Vobiscum | Danish musician |
| Pax Wassermann | German musician |
| Paxton Andrews | American journalist and author |
| Paxton Baker | American television executive |
| Paxton Fettel | character in the video game "F.E.A.R" |
| Paxton Locke | character in the "Locke & Key" comic series |
| Paxton Myler | character in the "Rainbow Magic" book series |
| Paxton Riggs | character in the "Maze Runner" book series |
| Pax Calypso | character in the "Percy Jackson" series |
| Pax Garro | character in the "Warhammer 40,000" series |
| Pax Jupiter | character in the "Captain Marvel" comic series |
| Pax Kane | character in the "Kane Chronicles" series |
| Pax Mercury | character in the "Planetary" comic series |
| Pax Nova | character in the "Saga" comic series |
| Pax Omega | character in the "DC Comics" universe |
| Pax Starwalker | character in the "Star Trek" universe |
| Pax Sunstrike | character in the "Transformers" series |
| Pax Thorndyke | character in the "Sonic the Hedgehog" series |
| Pax Verbum | character in the "Marvel Comics" universe |
| Pax Waverider | character in the "DC Comics" universe |
| Pax Xenon | character in the "Xenoblade Chronicles" series |
| Pax Yorke | character in the "Pax Arcana" book series |
| Pax Zephyr | character in the "Skylanders" video game series |
| Pax the Protector | character in the "BattleTech" series |
| Pax the Silent | character in the "Realm of the Elderlings" series |
| Pax the Serene | character in the "Malazan Book of the Fallen" series |
| Pax the Just | character in the "Dragonlance" series |
| Pax the Bold | character in the "Wheel of Time" series |