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Caxton

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAKS-tun /ˈkæks.tən/Medium

Meaning: Caxton is an English surname from a place name, likely 'Kak's farm or settlement.' It is famous through William Caxton, who introduced the printing press to England; its first-name use is modern and rare.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname name: Caxton means roughly 'Kak's settlement' (said 'KAKS-tun'). Tied to England's first printer.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningCaxton is an English surname from a place name, likely 'Kak's farm or settlement.' It is famous through William Caxton, who introduced the printing press to England; its first-name use is modern and rare.
U.S. rank (2024)#12607 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Caxton is an English surname from a place name, roughly 'Kak's settlement,' and famous through printer William Caxton. Its given-name use is modern and rare, part of the -ton surname trend. A crisp two-beat name (said 'KAKS-tun').

It is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Caxton is an English place-name surname, and it recalls William Caxton, who brought the printing press to England in the 1400s. Sharing the x-sound of Paxton and Braxton, it feels bookish and rare (said 'KAKS-tun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Caxton — English place-name surname; William Caxton the printer

Variations

CaxtenKaxton

Nicknames

CaxTony

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If you like Caxton…

Paxton— a like x-sound -ton name
Braxton— a like punchy -ton name
Jaxton— a like modern x-name
Clayton— echoes that soft -on sound
Cashton— a fellow English choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caxton mean?

Caxton is an English place-name surname meaning roughly 'Kak's settlement.'

How do you pronounce Caxton?

It's said KAKS-tun /ˈkæks.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caxton a boy or girl name?

Here Caxton is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Caxton?

Caxton is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S.

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