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Braxon

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAK-sun /ˈbræk.sən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Braxton — an English surname, 'Brock's town/settlement' (Brock, 'a badger', plus tun, 'a settlement')Low

In 30 seconds: Brock's town: Braxon spells Braxton — 'Brock's settlement'. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA spelling of Braxton — an English surname, 'Brock's town/settlement' (Brock, 'a badger', plus tun, 'a settlement')

U.S. rank (2024)#6494 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 374

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Braxon is a spelling of Braxton — an English surname, 'Brock's town or settlement', from Brock, 'a badger', plus tun, 'a settlement'. A crisp, modern name (said 'BRAK-sun'; nickname Brax).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, Brock's-town at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Braxton means 'Brock's town/settlement' (Brock, 'a badger', plus tun, 'a settlement') — Braxon is a streamlined spelling, crisp and modern (said 'BRAK-sun').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Braxton — surname etymology

Variations

BraxtonBraxtynBraxen

Nicknames

Brax

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Braxon mean?

Braxon spells Braxton — an English surname, 'Brock's town; a badger settlement'.

How do you pronounce Braxon?

It's said BRAK-sun /ˈbræk.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Braxon a boy or girl name?

Braxon is a boy's name.

How popular is Braxon?

Braxon is a rare spelling in the U.S.