Where does the name Jaxon come from?

Jaxon is a boy name of English origin.

Is Jaxon a boy or a girl name?

Jaxon is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Jaxon are girls and 100% are boys.

How popular is the name Jaxon in 2023?

Jaxon ranks #7811 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2016 with 8,165 babies.

How do you pronounce Jaxon?

Jaxon is pronounced JAK-son (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Jaxon?

Jaxon is also written as Jackson, Jaxson, Jaxen.

A name from English · Boy

Jaxon

Modern American spelling of Jackson, a surname meaning 'son of Jack'. Surged in 2000s U.S. naming alongside other -axon and -aiden patterns.

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Popularity over time

A 51-year arc in numbers.

106,948 U.S. births recorded from 1972–2023.

Popularity · 1972–2023

3,959 births in 2023

1972 1997 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

JModern American spelling of Jackson, a surname meaning 'son of Jack'. Surged in 2000s U.S. naming alongside other -axon and -aiden patterns.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Jaxon".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Jackson Most common Jaxson Jaxen

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Jaxon.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba (NFL receiver)
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Jaxon Bieber (Justin Bieber’s brother)

Quick answers

People often ask about Jaxon.

What does the name Jaxon mean?: Jaxon means modern American spelling of Jackson, a surname meaning 'son of Jack'. Surged in 2000s U.S. naming alongside other -axon and -aiden patterns.
Where does the name Jaxon come from?: Jaxon is a boy name of English origin.
Is Jaxon a boy or a girl name?: Jaxon is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Jaxon are girls and 100% are boys.
How popular is the name Jaxon in 2023?: Jaxon ranks #7811 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2016 with 8,165 babies.
How do you pronounce Jaxon?: Jaxon is pronounced JAK-son (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Jaxon?: Jaxon is also written as Jackson, Jaxson, Jaxen.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.